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Little change is expected in existing-home sales over the next few months, before improving notably during the second half of the year, according to the latest forecast by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, says the market will come into clearer focus this su...

RISMEDIA, -Considering all of the negative press the housing market received in late 2007, it's more important than ever for buyers to separate fact from fiction when deciding on a time to buy a home. This report is intended to help home buyers assess the facts of the real estate market objective...

Daily Real Estate NewsThe government and the lending industry are taking aim at "walk-away" home owners who stop making payments and months later send the house keys back to their lender. Such borrowers will not be able to get another mortgage through Fannie Mae for five years, unless there are "...

Daily Real Estate News  |  April 16, 2008Home owners who are reluctant to sell because prices have fallen, should do the math, and realize that the market downturn could work in their favor, say practitioners in hard-hit, but still pricey Boston.Their reasoning may work in many other parts of the...

Number 10I can't make my house payments, but I do have an ability to pay back all or part of the negative equity. Also, I want to preserve my credit score...is a short sale right for me?Probably, not. In cases where the seller can pay back all or part of the negative equity (usually to the 2nd li...

Follow these five simple tips to stave off mold in your home:   1. Check: Do a thorough inspection of your home from top to bottom and inside/outside. Look for damaged shingles, a warped window pane or cracked foundation mortar - spots where moisture could seep into your home.2. Shovel: If you st...

Below are some tips to borrowers who are facing default or may be face default when their subprime adjustable-rate mortgage resets at a higher rate.Call the national counseling hotline: 888-995-4673 (888-995-HOPE) available on a 24/7 basis.  This number puts you in contact with a HUD-approved cou...

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