Home Price Power Up: S&P Shows Improvement in Annual Rates of Change
Data through August 2011, released recently by S&P Indices for its S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, the leading measure of U.S....
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Ask The Experts: When Buying a Home Is a Good Idea
(MCT)—With housing prices so low, buying a home or rental property may sound tempting. But is it a good investment?...
FHFA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Announce HARP Changes to Reach More Borrowers
The Federal Housing Finance Agency, with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises), has announced a series of changes to...
Renters Outspend Owners on Housing
Renters now spend five percent more of their household budgets on housing costs than do homeowners, and the difference is...
Do Your Part: Top 5 Solutions to E-waste
(MCT)—The season of gadgets will soon be upon us. There will be the “must-have” cell phones, tablets, computers, gaming devices,...
Multiple Signs Point to Real Estate Rebound
The past few weeks have showcased numerous signals that the real estate market is on the rise. Recently, we have...
Rand on Real Estate: Should I Take a Short Sale on My Investment Property?
Greg Rand (@gsrand), CEO of OwnAmerica, and host of Rand on Real Estate on 770 WABC, discusses concerns over negative...
How to Protect Your Vacation Home This Winter
(MCT)—To prevent a storm from causing a major headache at a vacation home, keep a few things in mind besides...
The Answer to Consumer Confidence?
With the mixed messages being put forth by today’s media, it’s no wonder consumers are wary. One report tells us...
Market Meltdown Boon: Landlords Welcome Strategic Defaulters
A new survey of former homeowners who have walked away from their homes found that their credit was good enough...
How to Build a ‘B-Roll Bank’ for Effortless Content
The idea of scripting, lighting and performing for a camera every day is enough to keep even the most ambitious professional on the sidelines. The secret is staying consistent without burning out isn’t working harder on your production—it’s working smarter with B-roll. Read more.
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