- Short Sale Approval and Valuation Issues Continue to Impact Housing Market
- Both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have implemented policies to expedite the short sales process, including new resources to help determine property values, according to panelists at a property valuation forum during the REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. Short sales continue to represent a significant portion of the real estate market. According to the National Association of REALTORS® short sales accounted for 9 percent of transactions during the first quarter of 2013. The short sale process can be frustrating for home buyers, sellers and REALTORS® given that approvals are often complex,
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HUD and Census Bureau Announce New Construction Activity in April
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau today announced the following new residential construction statistics for April 2013:
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Real Estate Q&A: With Retirement in Full View, Try to Avoid Refinancing
By Gary M. Singer
(MCT)—QUESTION: I have five years left until I pay off my 30-year mortgage. I received an offer to refinance, which certainly is tempting, but I’m getting pretty close to retirement. Should I lighten my burden now or try to hold on for five more years?
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- Short Sale Approval and Valuation Issues Continue to Impact Housing Market
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Real Estate Q&A: With Retirement in Full View, Try to Avoid Refinancing
By Gary M. Singer
(MCT)—QUESTION: I have five years left until I pay off my 30-year mortgage. I received an offer to refinance, which certainly is tempting, but I’m getting pretty close to retirement. Should I lighten my burden now or try to hold on for five more years?
Create a Consistent Reputation while Promoting Your Brand
By Paige Tepping
Real estate professionals can all agree that consistency is the key to creating brand and name recognition in your marketplace. An in today’s challenging market, real estate professionals must do everything they can to make sure they stay top of mind.- Builder Confidence Improves in May
- Positive Equity Is Driving Down Defaults
- Improving Markets List Includes 258 Metros in May
- Top 4 Homebuyer Questions Need Answered before They Buy
- Housing Tax Incentives Critical to Maintain Thriving Middle Class
- Miami Ranked 2nd among Foreign Consumers Searching U.S. Properties
- Investors and the Home-Rental Market
- March Pending Home Sales Improve 1.5%
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- Mortgages Are Coming Home
