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Buying a Home: Facts and Fictions about Investing
Written by Steve Cook on May 18, 2012
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Think no one is buying a home? In fact, the numbers are astounding. Investors bought one of every four homes sold in America last year. Moreover, investment-home sales surged from 64.5 percent to 1.23 million last year, up from 749,000 in 2010, according to the…
Are Lenders Loosening Up on Those Buying a House?
Written by Steve Cook on May 11, 2012
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If you’re thinking about buying a house and you haven’t applied for a mortgage since 2006, you’re in for an unpleasant surprise. The lax standards of the real estate boom era—like “no doc” loans, approved without supporting documentation, and “stated income” mortgages, where no proof…
Avoid Foreclosure Scams with These Official Resources
Written by Ilyce Glink on May 4, 2012
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In the wake of the Great Recession and the damage done to the real estate market, many homeowners have an underwater mortgage or facing foreclosure. The government has set up programs intended to help, but unfortunately many scammers have also jumped on the bandwagon. According…
Spring Real Estate Outlook: Inventory Worries
Written by Steve Cook on April 27, 2012
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Home sellers and buyers have reason to be skeptical about predictions that this is the year that home prices will finally bottom out and begin to rise for good. Last year was supposed to be the breakthrough for buying and selling a home; instead, we…
Make the Most of Your Home Improvement Projects
Written by Ilyce Glink on April 24, 2012
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Whether you’re sick of your laminate countertops or you just want to spruce up your bathroom, you might want to consider whether your remodeling projects will yield much money when you’re ready to take the steps toward selling your home. With housing prices continuing to…
Buying a Home versus Long-term Renting
Written by Ilyce Glink on April 20, 2012
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While becoming a homeowner has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream, the recent recession has caused many Americans to question if buying a home is still the right move. For some, renting a home and saving the money that would have been spent…
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