Builders Call on Congress to Extend Loan Limits
With the Oct. 1 deadline rapidly approaching when the conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal...
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Homeowners Expectations Low for 2012
Homeowners are growing even more pessimistic about the potential short- and long-term values of their homes. The latest Rasmussen Reports...
Sign of the Times: Accidental Landlords
(MCT)—About six years ago, when Jennifer Bryden was single and housing prices were rising like a helium balloon, she bought...
The Magic of Positive Thinking
Yes, there is magic in positive thinking! In aviation, the word attitude means the angle at which the plane meets...
Bathroom Remodeling on a Budget
Bathroom renovations have become extremely popular in recent years. Many consumers choose to renovate their bathroom before any other room;...
Hot Property: Actor Mark Wahlberg Puts Beverly Hills Home on the Market
(MCT)—Mark Wahlberg has listed his Beverly Hills home for sale at $13,995,000. The contemporary Mediterranean, built in 1985, has been...
Household Debt Drops for 12th Straight Quarter
Household debt declined by a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 0.6%, dragged lower by a 2.4% decline in mortgage debt...
Plant a Tree: Fall is the time to put down roots
Consider planting a tree this fall. It’s an act of hope—a long-term investment in beauty and the environment. In most...
New Online Guides Teach Consumers How Building Codes Make Homes More Energy Efficient
Thanks to the new partnership between the Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP) and Consumers Union, user-friendly, interactive online guides and...
Your Place: Is a Pre-Listing Appraisal a Good Idea for Sellers?
(MCT)—I thought that today I’d share some reader feedback on recent articles and columns, rather than offer the latest “experts’...
6 Musts to Share With Buyers About Why You Rule Over AI
“AI can summarize what has been published about a property,” says one real estate professional. “The trouble is that some of the most important information has not been published, is no longer current or cannot be understood without seeing the home.” Read more.
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