Consumer News and Advice Archive


Housing Starts Fall Back to Lowest Level in Six Months

Thursday, November 19th, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 20, 2009—Nationwide housing production fell 10.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 529,000 units in October 2009 as builders awaited
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Homeowner Confidence Inconsistent as Home Values Fluctuate Regionally

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 18, 2009—Homeowner confidence was all over the map in the third quarter, as home values in some parts of the country stabilized
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The Problems with Mortgage Modifications

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 18, 2009—If you have applied for a mortgage modification, I wish you luck. It seems so simple on the surface, but as many a frustrated homeowner
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Podcast Your Way to Today’s Tech-Savvy Buyer

Monday, November 16th, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 17, 2009—Today, buyers and sellers are turning to the Internet for more information than just housing listings. They want to stay abreast
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Sellers Gain Tiny Bit of Traction in September; Buyers Still Negotiating Thousands Off Home Prices

Monday, November 16th, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 17, 2009—The negotiating power of homebuyers slipped a tad in September 2009, but buyers in most markets were still negotiating thousands
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Planning Year-End Tax Strategies in a Down Year

Monday, November 16th, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 17, 2009—(MCT)—Year-end tax planning this year will be different from years past, largely because of the recession. For many taxpayers,
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10 Things to Consider when Hiring a Move Management Company

Sunday, November 15th, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 16, 2009—While moving can be a tedious process, working with a reputable move management company can make the difference between a successful or frustrating move. Here, Erin Mitchell, director of program development, The Move Advocate discusses what you should consider when you are referring your clients to a ...
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Weichert Sees Expanded Tax Credit as Final Step to a Healthy Market

Sunday, November 15th, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 16, 2009—Nearly two years ago, James M. Weichert, president and founder of Weichert, Realtors, began calling upon Congress for a homebuyer tax credit that he felt would help repair the struggling national economy. Three versions later, the leader of one of the nation’s largest independent real estate companies ...
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Will FHA Rule Change Benefit Condo Market?

Sunday, November 15th, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 16, 2009—(MCT)—The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is giving the condo market something it hasn't had for a while—a little breathing room. ...
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