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2012 New Construction Off To A Good Start

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — New home construction got off to a strong start for the year, with housing starts and building permits rising in January on a monthly and annual basis — another sign that the U.S. housing market and … Continue reading

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Mortgage Rates Staying Low

Freddie Mac recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market  Survey®, showing mortgage rates easing to new all-time record lows for all  products covered in the survey helping to keep homebuyer affordability high. The  average for the 30-year fixed … Continue reading

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Foreclosure Rate Falls For 2011

The Associated Press          January 12, 2012, 2011’s foreclosure rate lowest since pre-recession About 1.9 million homes entered the foreclosure process in 2011, the lowest level since 2007 when the recession began, according to a report Thursday by the foreclosure listing … Continue reading

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Builders Applaud Fed Report on Housing

RISMEDIA, Monday, January 09, 2012— The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) concurs with a finding by the Federal Reserve that excessively tight mortgage lending standards are hampering a housing and economic recovery. “The Federal Reserve’s report to Congress confirms … Continue reading

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FHA says: Flip That House

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Market Trends

Home sales rose 1.4 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.97 million, the National Association of Realtors said Today. That’s below the 6 million that economists say is consistent with a healthy housing market and slightly … Continue reading

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Fire Prevention Week

October 9-15 is Fire Prevention Week Time to check things in your house • Smoke detectors are the most important safety device in the home! Ensure there is one on each level and one outside each bedroom. And be sure … Continue reading

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When Is A Property Considered Sold

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Real Estate Education

What Does Party Wall Mean? In real estate, a shared wall that separates housing units. Party walls are most commonly found in apartments, condominiums and office complexes where different tenants share a common structure. Party walls can be a non-structural … Continue reading

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