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Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Profits – What a Difference a Few Years Make!

The government-controlled mortgage giant Freddie Mac and its sibling organization Fannie Mae are making huge profits – just a few short years after having to borrow money from the federal government to stay afloat. During the financial crisis, both companies suffered huge losses due to risky mortgages, which led a government bailout for the two...

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The Top 4 Kids Room Renovations

Kids’ rooms tend to get renovated more frequently than any other room in your home. Although your...

Rising Home Prices Should Lead to Higher Mortgage Rates

As the hot summer months approach, more and more people will begin to check the weather forecast to see what...

What is the Home Renovation Process Really Like?

Home improvement shows on TV provide entertainment, but according to actual contractors, these programs...

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What is an Invitation-Only Open House?

If you are selling your home and you’re part of a Homeowners’ Association, you may have quite a...

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If you are selling your home and you’re part of a Homeowners’ Association, you may have quite a few hurdles to jump through. And if your home is worth a lot, there could be even more to worry about. In fact, homes...
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The Top 5 Home Buying Tips for a Low Local Inventory

Across the nation, inventory for homes is at record lows. Realtors have been in working overtime, trying to...

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Across the nation, inventory for homes is at record lows. Realtors have been in working overtime, trying to encourage homeowners to list their homes for sale. After all, hungry buyers are getting frustrated out there! Despite...
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The Top 5 Ways to Get a Great Price for Your Home

It’s definitely a sellers’ market, and with bidding wars, builders’ lotteries, and buyers...

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It’s definitely a sellers’ market, and with bidding wars, builders’ lotteries, and buyers galore, lots of homeowners are getting great prices for their homes. In fact, many sellers are getting well-above their...
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The Ups and Downs of Florida's Foreclosures

If you take a quick glance at the foreclosure numbers coming out of the state of Florida, you might walk away...

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If you take a quick glance at the foreclosure numbers coming out of the state of Florida, you might walk away feeling confused more than anything else! Numbers are up in some statistical categories, but have fallen in others, so...
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The Top 5 Questions You Probably Have About the Housing Market

Whether you're looking to sell or hoping to buy, the housing market can be a tricky industry to navigate...

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Whether you're looking to sell or hoping to buy, the housing market can be a tricky industry to navigate because it’s always changing. If you've never bought or sold a home before – or if it's been several...
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Atlanta Housing Market Makes Major Jump

The weather isn't the only thing that's heating up in Atlanta these days. The local housing market is...

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The weather isn't the only thing that's heating up in Atlanta these days. The local housing market is red-hot once again! According to the latest S&P/Case-Shiller Home Prices report, home values in Atlanta were 16...
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Want to Buy a Home? You've Got to Win a Bidding War!

The days of making an offer on a home and walking away if the seller didn't like your price are over!...

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The days of making an offer on a home and walking away if the seller didn't like your price are over! Across the country, the real estate industry has shifted to a seller's market, with most homes receiving competing...
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Has Shadow Inventory Left Las Vegas for Good?

Las Vegas was among the cities that were hit hardest by the housing market's collapse, but if there's...

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Las Vegas was among the cities that were hit hardest by the housing market's collapse, but if there's any upside to that, it's that the steep falloff left plenty of room for growth and recovery in the future...
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South Florida Seeing Both Sides of Housing Spectrum

Two housing reports released last week show that South Florida has residents on both sides of the housing...

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Two housing reports released last week show that South Florida has residents on both sides of the housing market's struggle and subsequent recovery. The Center for Housing Policy takes an annual look at the challenges for...
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Are Lotteries the New Way to Buy a Home?

Nothing says “sellers’ market” quite like a group of people crossing their fingers and...

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Nothing says “sellers’ market” quite like a group of people crossing their fingers and hoping that they come up lucky in their bid to buy a particular home – literally! The newest home buying trend these...
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Why Are Some Homes Stuck on the Market?

In the current era of bidding wars and builders’ lotteries, it’s hard to imagine that there is a...

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In the current era of bidding wars and builders’ lotteries, it’s hard to imagine that there is a single home that would sit on the market for any length of time. After all, in some places, the housing inventory is so...
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Boston Housing Inventory Was Low Before Bombings

Anytime disaster strikes – either those caused by nature or man-made destruction, like the horrific...

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Anytime disaster strikes – either those caused by nature or man-made destruction, like the horrific Boston Marathon bombings – the effects on the surrounding community are very damaging. History has shown us that the...
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Chicago Seeing Best Housing Numbers Since Crash

Newly-released statistics show that the Windy City may be on its way towards housing recovery, thanks to...

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Newly-released statistics show that the Windy City may be on its way towards housing recovery, thanks to sales figures that we haven't seen since before the recession. According to a report just released by the Illinois...
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The Top 6 Ways to Research a Neighborhood

Wouldn’t it be great if the person you were buying your new home from let you know about all the major...

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Wouldn’t it be great if the person you were buying your new home from let you know about all the major problems with the neighborhood around it – even before you even made an offer?! In a perfect world, you...
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Even Appraisers Are Confident in Nation’s Housing Market

Sometimes, the most frustrating part of the entire home buying and selling process is the appraisal! If...

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Sometimes, the most frustrating part of the entire home buying and selling process is the appraisal! If the appraiser estimates that the house is less worth than the listing price, the lender may tell the borrower that...
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How to Start a Bidding War for Your Home

As we start to see the housing market recover, people are watching bidding wars becoming a common occurrence....

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As we start to see the housing market recover, people are watching bidding wars becoming a common occurrence. Since the supply of homes for sale is so much smaller than the demand for homes, this trend is increasing by the day....
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New York's Housing Market Making Strides

It's common knowledge that New York City's real estate industry has been surging in recent months,...

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It's common knowledge that New York City's real estate industry has been surging in recent months, but the Big Apple isn't the only part of the Empire State where the housing market is showing signs of recovery....
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The Top 5 Things You Need to Do Before Your Home Gets Inspected

Many people make the mistake of thinking they are all set once they accept an offer on their home. But if you...

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Many people make the mistake of thinking they are all set once they accept an offer on their home. But if you assume that you are free and clear – and that the inspection is just a formality – think again! There are...
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Can Buying a Home Improve Your Romantic Relationship?

You’ve probably heard about a slew of benefits that come with buying a home – but did you know...

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You’ve probably heard about a slew of benefits that come with buying a home – but did you know that buying a home can also improve your romantic relationship? A recent survey indicates that 80% of married...
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It’s a Strong Spring for Southern California Home Sales

We’re finally getting a steady influx of positive news in the housing market. This spring season...

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We’re finally getting a steady influx of positive news in the housing market. This spring season – typically the best time of year for the housing market – has brought gains in both the number of sales and...
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The Listing Language Buyers Are Most Likely to Love

A decade ago, just about every home listing you saw had certain keywords in it to attract the right attention...

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A decade ago, just about every home listing you saw had certain keywords in it to attract the right attention. These words were typically “cute” descriptions with lots of adjectives – but that didn’t...
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The Top 3 Risks Today's Homebuyers Are Willing to Take

Buying a home is a competitive undertaking these days, with more qualified buyers scouring the market than...

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Buying a home is a competitive undertaking these days, with more qualified buyers scouring the market than there are homes currently for sale. According to a recent survey that looked at 800 local markets, inventory levels are...
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Can You Afford a Home in Houston?

The housing market in Houston continues to thrive, as virtually every statistic used to determine the health...

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The housing market in Houston continues to thrive, as virtually every statistic used to determine the health of the real estate industry posted gains last month. But at the same time, salaries slid a bit during the first quarter...
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Got Student Loan Debt? You're Less Likely to Buy a Home

A new study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that members of America's younger workforce who...

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A new study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that members of America's younger workforce who have student loan debt are less likely to purchase a home than their co-workers who do not owe money for their...
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The Top 5 Things Today’s Home Flippers Need to Know

Flipping homes was a very lucrative business a few years ago, but then the trend became virtually extinct...

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Flipping homes was a very lucrative business a few years ago, but then the trend became virtually extinct when the housing market crashed. Worse yet, many people had homes on their hands that they just couldn’t sell after...
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Will Bombings Affect Boston’s Housing Market?

Although one suspect in the Boston Marathon Bombing is now dead and the other has been captured, the damage...

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Although one suspect in the Boston Marathon Bombing is now dead and the other has been captured, the damage caused by those two individuals is far from over. The lives of those who knew and loved the three people killed by...
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Las Vegas Housing Market Becoming Less of a Gamble

If you like to gamble, chances are you've been to Las Vegas! After all, the Las Vegas Strip is where...

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If you like to gamble, chances are you've been to Las Vegas! After all, the Las Vegas Strip is where millions of tourists from around the world come to spend a little money, have some fun, and hopefully beat the odds by...
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Is Today's Housing Market Too Investor-Happy?

If you keep up with the news here on Realtypin.com, you know that we've spent a lot of time talking about...

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If you keep up with the news here on Realtypin.com, you know that we've spent a lot of time talking about how investors have dominated the housing market over the past few months. The impact we’re feeling...
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What Do Economists Think of Housing Recovery?

Every day we hear news pundits, politicians, newspaper columnists, and talk show hosts give their opinion as...

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Every day we hear news pundits, politicians, newspaper columnists, and talk show hosts give their opinion as to the current state of the housing market's recovery. But what about the “true” experts – the...
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Can You Buy a Home That Isn’t for Sale?

It may seem like an odd question, but apparently, you can! The shortage of homes on the market...

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It may seem like an odd question, but apparently, you can! The shortage of homes on the market right now is driving both real estate agents and consumers to get creative in their efforts to find their dream home. One...

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Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Profits – What a Difference a Few Years Make!

The government-controlled mortgage giant Freddie Mac and its sibling organization Fannie Mae are making huge...

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The government-controlled mortgage giant Freddie Mac and its sibling organization Fannie Mae are making huge profits – just a few short years after having to borrow money from the federal government to stay afloat...
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Rising Home Prices Should Lead to Higher Mortgage Rates

As the hot summer months approach, more and more people will begin to check the weather forecast to see what...

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As the hot summer months approach, more and more people will begin to check the weather forecast to see what the temperature is going to be. However, prospective homebuyers might want to also see if the mercury is rising in the...
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Is a Hybrid Mortgage Right for You?

Hybrid mortgages are an interesting alternative, especially when interest rates are high. But even though...

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Hybrid mortgages are an interesting alternative, especially when interest rates are high. But even though mortgage rates are hovering near record lows right now, you still need to understand the concept before you sign on the...
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The Top 3 Ways to Avoid Mortgage Scams

Thanks to the housing market crash, many people had to walk away from their home and their mortgage, damaging...

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Thanks to the housing market crash, many people had to walk away from their home and their mortgage, damaging their credit report. Others simply saw their credit scores plummet when the economy plummeted. Since banks have gotten...
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What Do New FHA Rules Mean for You?

For the past few years, many Americans have been turning to government-backed mortgages to purchase a home,...

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For the past few years, many Americans have been turning to government-backed mortgages to purchase a home, but some new changes may reduce the number of borrowers who qualify for these types of loans. How did we get here...
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How Do You Find the Perfect Mortgage?

Finding the perfect mortgage is almost as important – and almost as difficult – as finding the...

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Finding the perfect mortgage is almost as important – and almost as difficult – as finding the perfect home! After all, a mortgage makes up a huge amount of money, and even with a low interest rate, you’re still...
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The Ins and Outs of VA Loans

If you are Active or Retired Military and considering purchasing a home, one type of financing you should...

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If you are Active or Retired Military and considering purchasing a home, one type of financing you should look into is the Veterans Affairs loans (or “VA loans”), which can be issued by qualified lenders. This type of...
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What Are Mortgage Rate Predictions Worth?

Mortgage interest rates remain near all-time lows, but have slightly increased in recent months. That's...

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Mortgage interest rates remain near all-time lows, but have slightly increased in recent months. That's in line with what many experts within the lending industry have been predicting since the beginning of the year....
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The Top 3 Things You Need to Know About Today's Mortgage Rates

New statistics released by one of the nation's most well-known lenders show that mortgage rates are...

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New statistics released by one of the nation's most well-known lenders show that mortgage rates are continuing to sink closer to all-time record lows, which is good news for anyone looking to purchase a home or refinance...
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Should You Pay Down Your Mortgage or Refinance?

Everyone in America lived through the housing crisis. Even if you didn't lose your home due to...

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Everyone in America lived through the housing crisis. Even if you didn't lose your home due to foreclosure, chances are you know someone who did! Those millions of foreclosures have changed the way we think about...
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Obama Housing Plans Create Controversy

The Obama administration is worried that too many would-be home buyers are being left behind in the housing...

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The Obama administration is worried that too many would-be home buyers are being left behind in the housing market's recovery, so they are urging banks to loosen their lending guidelines. Administration officials say by...
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Should “Green” Homeowners Get Lower Mortgage Rates?

When lenders decide on a mortgage rate, there are many factors they take into consideration – all with...

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When lenders decide on a mortgage rate, there are many factors they take into consideration – all with the intention of figuring out the chance that you will default on the loan. The main considerations for a lender are...
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How Do You Deal with Mortgage Stress?

Mortgages can be a huge financial strain, which is why so many people suffer from mortgage stress. Even if...

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Mortgages can be a huge financial strain, which is why so many people suffer from mortgage stress. Even if you’re not underwater on your mortgage, it can cause a lot of emotional strain. Why? Because...
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The Top 5 Ways to Beat An All-Cash Home Buyer

You may think that the only way to beat an all-cash buyer is to bid much higher on your dream home. Although...

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You may think that the only way to beat an all-cash buyer is to bid much higher on your dream home. Although having a higher bid certainly won’t hurt, you don’t have to necessarily hurt your wallet in order to beat an...
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What's Life Like for Today's Boomerang Buyers?

If at first you don't succeed, try again! That seems to be the personal motto for today’s boomerang...

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If at first you don't succeed, try again! That seems to be the personal motto for today’s boomerang buyers! It's been well documented that millions of Americans lost their homes due to foreclosure after the...
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Will Mortgage Rates Rise Like Home Prices Have?

There's no doubt that home prices around the country have risen in recent months, thanks in large part to...

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There's no doubt that home prices around the country have risen in recent months, thanks in large part to historically low interest rates. In fact, as the economy continues to recover and consumer confidence rises, more...
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How Hard is it to Get a Mortgage These Days?

If you're considering buying a home – but aren't sure if you'll qualify for a mortgage...

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If you're considering buying a home – but aren't sure if you'll qualify for a mortgage under current lending guidelines – you aren't alone. Some analysts say it's almost impossible to get a...
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The Ins and Outs of Conforming Mortgages

In the 1970s, Fannie Mae partnered with Freddie Mac, and the two Government Sponsored Enterprises teamed up...

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In the 1970s, Fannie Mae partnered with Freddie Mac, and the two Government Sponsored Enterprises teamed up to develop uniform standards for mortgage loans. These loans are referred to as “conforming mortgages”, and...
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Should You Opt for a 10-Year Mortgage?

If you are considering buying a new home, all of the mortgage options and terms out there may feel a little...

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If you are considering buying a new home, all of the mortgage options and terms out there may feel a little overwhelming. But there’s one option you may not have considered – the 10-year mortgage. Although the monthly...
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Downpayment Help

In years past, you could get a mortgage approval with little to no down payment. But after the housing market...

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In years past, you could get a mortgage approval with little to no down payment. But after the housing market collapsed in 2008, banks became much stricter with their lending guidelines. These days, you have put down a big chunk...
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Short Sales | The Top 3 Reasons Why Short Sales are Popular

A quick glance at recent data shows that the number of homes that end up in foreclosure is declining across...

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A quick glance at recent data shows that the number of homes that end up in foreclosure is declining across the country. A more stable economy and job market have allowed many borrowers who are behind on their payments to catch...
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Interest Only Mortgages | What You Need To Know

The same type of mortgage that pushed many homeowners into foreclosure during the housing crisis is becoming...

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The same type of mortgage that pushed many homeowners into foreclosure during the housing crisis is becoming very popular again, but this time, among a different demographic. What is it? Interest-only mortgages –...
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Are Sandy Victims Getting Unfair Mortgage Pressure?

When Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast back on October 29th, people were killed, homes were destroyed,...

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When Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast back on October 29th, people were killed, homes were destroyed, beaches were ravaged, and towns were flooded. Most of the physical damage has since been cleaned up, but the effects of the...
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More Retirees Facing Housing Debt

Even though the recession is getting smaller and smaller in the rear-view mirror, recent studies have shown...

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Even though the recession is getting smaller and smaller in the rear-view mirror, recent studies have shown that retirees are still having big financial problems. Specifically, more of them are being forced to take on mortgages...
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Homeowner Tax Deductions You Need to Know

Homeowners – Do You Know How to Handle Your Taxes? - A house is more than simply a place to live. It...

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Homeowners – Do You Know How to Handle Your Taxes? - A house is more than simply a place to live. It can give you a sense of security, piece of mind, and even a sense of pride. Recent studies have shown that, despite the...
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How Can You Get a Mortgage After Your Identity Has Been Stolen?

How Can You Get a Mortgage After Your Identity Has Been Stolen? - Financial security experts will tell you...

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How Can You Get a Mortgage After Your Identity Has Been Stolen? - Financial security experts will tell you that you should look over your credit reports once a year, but the truth of the matter is that many Americans don't...
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Mortgages | The Top 4 Things Sellers Need to Know About Today’s Mortgage Market

Most people who are selling their homes think they don't need to know a lot about the mortgage industry....

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Most people who are selling their homes think they don't need to know a lot about the mortgage industry. They assume that buyers are the only ones that need to worry about interest rates, down payments, closing costs, and...
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How Do You Buy a Home on a Tiny Budget?

If you are a first time home buyer, or simply in the process of buying a new home for the first time in...

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If you are a first time home buyer, or simply in the process of buying a new home for the first time in awhile, you may find that your budget is making it difficult to find the home of your dreams. Although it is a little harder,...
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Mortgage Closings | How to Have a Smooth Mortgage Closing

The Top 4 Ways to Have a Smooth Mortgage Closing - After you’ve found the home of your dreams, the last...

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The Top 4 Ways to Have a Smooth Mortgage Closing - After you’ve found the home of your dreams, the last thing you want is to have some sort of issue pop up right at the end that could prevent you from closing your mortgage...
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How Will Sequestration Affect the Housing Market?

The most popular word on the U.S. Senate floor these days is “sequestration”, but what does it...

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The most popular word on the U.S. Senate floor these days is “sequestration”, but what does it mean and, more importantly, how it will affect the housing market? Sequestration is a fiscal policy procedure that...

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The Top 4 Kids Room Renovations

Kids’ rooms tend to get renovated more frequently than any other room in your home. Although your...

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Kids’ rooms tend to get renovated more frequently than any other room in your home. Although your children’s room renovations typically aren’t as involved as, say, a kitchen or a bathroom, they do happen a lot...
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What is the Home Renovation Process Really Like?

Home improvement shows on TV provide entertainment, but according to actual contractors, these programs...

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Home improvement shows on TV provide entertainment, but according to actual contractors, these programs don't always give an accurate portrayal on the home renovation process. In fact, builders say the TV projects are...
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The Top 4 Renovations for Seniors

The needs of senior homeowners tend to be much different than their younger counterparts. As people...

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The needs of senior homeowners tend to be much different than their younger counterparts. As people age, they are more inclined to want view their home as a place to live for the long haul. In fact, seniors will go the...
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The Top 5 Renovations That Don’t Pay Off

People choose to renovate their homes for a variety of reasons… Some people want to do renovations so...

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People choose to renovate their homes for a variety of reasons… Some people want to do renovations so that they can enjoy their home while they are living in it, while others make upgrades to increase the value of their...
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The Top 5 Things Home Buyers Will Pay More For

When you’re making upgrades to your home – especially with the intent of getting a good return on...

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When you’re making upgrades to your home – especially with the intent of getting a good return on your investment – it’s important to know what buyers want and what they’re willing to pay more for....
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The Top 5 Safest Ways to Renovate Your Home

Lots of homeowners believe that if they hire a contractor to perform their renovations, they don’t have...

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Lots of homeowners believe that if they hire a contractor to perform their renovations, they don’t have to worry about safety. But that’s definitely not the case! Unfortunately, a lot of contractors aren’t...
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The Top 4 Ways to Create a Relaxing Bedroom

Your bedroom should be your oasis – a place where you can get away, relax, and de-stress. Unfortunately...

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Your bedroom should be your oasis – a place where you can get away, relax, and de-stress. Unfortunately some people have so much in their bedrooms that’s it’s impossible to relax and unwind in there!...
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Homeowners are Motivated to Tackle Renovations

Whether it is from the improving economy, the improvement in the housing market, or a chance to finally spend...

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Whether it is from the improving economy, the improvement in the housing market, or a chance to finally spend some money after the doom and gloom of the recession, more people are starting to tackle home renovation projects. In...
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The Top 3 Ways to Make Your Home Renovations Run Smoothly

Home renovations are almost synonymous with Murphy’s Law. The old adage, “Everything that can go...

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Home renovations are almost synonymous with Murphy’s Law. The old adage, “Everything that can go on will go wrong,” seems especially prevalent when you’re tackling home renovations. Whether you are doing...
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The Top 4 Ways to Make Your Living Room Look Bigger

In most cases, the living room is the focal point of the entire house. It’s a place where you entertain...

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In most cases, the living room is the focal point of the entire house. It’s a place where you entertain guests, spend time as a family, or just relax and watch TV. Whatever your main function for your living room is,...
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The Top 4 Reasons to Make Your Home Renovations Green

It seems like everywhere you go these days, you hear the phrase” going green”. Going green is...

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It seems like everywhere you go these days, you hear the phrase” going green”. Going green is very trendy right now, as evidenced by things like hybrid cars and carbon footprints being turned into common conversation...
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How Important is Light to Your Home?

The lighting in your home is probably not something you think about until something is wrong with it. ...

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The lighting in your home is probably not something you think about until something is wrong with it. After all, people rarely notice great lighting, but they definitely notice when the lighting is bad! Waking up every...
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NYC Buyers Searching for Fixer-Uppers

Housing inventory is tight across the country, but it's even worse in “The City That Never Sleeps...

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Housing inventory is tight across the country, but it's even worse in “The City That Never Sleeps.” Manhattan is the smallest – yet most densely-populated – borough of New York City. Finding...
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Home Renovations That Can Give You a Headache

The Top 4 Home Renovations That Can Give You a Headache One of the best parts about owning your home is...

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The Top 4 Home Renovations That Can Give You a Headache One of the best parts about owning your home is the freedom to renovate it any way you choose! If you want a hot pink bedroom and a fireman’s pole leading from...
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Renovate Your Home without Getting Overwhelmed

Taking on home renovations is a fun, but stressful, time. The anticipation of the final product is exciting,...

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Taking on home renovations is a fun, but stressful, time. The anticipation of the final product is exciting, but dealing with contractors, having a room that you essentially can’t use at all (at least temporarily!), and the...
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Home Renovations to Boost Your Mood

If you are considering a home renovation, there are typically renovations that you want to make versus...

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If you are considering a home renovation, there are typically renovations that you want to make versus renovations that you need to make. If you have a house that already completes your list of needs, then the fun begins with...
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Is Your Home Green Enough to Attract Buyers?

These days, everyone is trying to cut back on their spending, and one of the easiest ways to save some green...

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These days, everyone is trying to cut back on their spending, and one of the easiest ways to save some green (or, cash) is by making your home green (or, eco-friendly). Not only will these upgrades reduce your bills, but...
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Hotter Housing Market Leads to More Home Renovations

The phones of home builders and remodelers have been ringing off the hooks recently, but none of them are...

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The phones of home builders and remodelers have been ringing off the hooks recently, but none of them are complaining about their increased workloads! After all, when the economy crashed back in 2008, few industries were affected...
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Home Staging | The Top 4 Scents That Will Make Your Home More Appealing

Most home sellers know the basics of attracting buyers, but in the past few years, people have gotten even...

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Most home sellers know the basics of attracting buyers, but in the past few years, people have gotten even more creative by using special scents in their home. That way, they can leave a lasting impression and generate positive...
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Home Staging | The Top 5 Easiest Ways to Stage Your Home

Staging your home is a very important part of the selling process. After all, it’s important that your...

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Staging your home is a very important part of the selling process. After all, it’s important that your home is uncluttered, clean, and free of any personalization so that potential buyers won’t be distracted by your...
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Can Your Mortgage Pay For Your Home Renovations?

Trying to find the money to buy a home and make renovations to it can be frustrating. After all, many lenders...

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Trying to find the money to buy a home and make renovations to it can be frustrating. After all, many lenders won't approve a mortgage for more than the home is worth, and if they do, the money usually comes with stipulations...
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Renovations You Should Spend Your Tax Refund On

The Top 5 Home Renovations You Should Spend Your Tax Refund On - It’s that time of year again, and if...

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The Top 5 Home Renovations You Should Spend Your Tax Refund On - It’s that time of year again, and if you haven’t filed your tax return this year, April 15th is just around the corner! If you have already received...
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Spring Renovation Ideas

Get Outside and Embrace Spring with These Home Renovation Ideas - After being cooped up all winter –...

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Get Outside and Embrace Spring with These Home Renovation Ideas - After being cooped up all winter – and with cabin fever reaching a fever pitch – people will use any excuse to be outside these days! Even though...
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How To Save Money on Your Home Renovations

Are You Overspending on Your Home Renovations? - If you're like most other homeowners, anytime you spend...

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Are You Overspending on Your Home Renovations? - If you're like most other homeowners, anytime you spend money on your home, you worry if it will cost too much – and if the renovations and repairs are actually worth the...
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Renovations That Save Money on Your Taxes

The Top 4 Home Renovations to Save Money on Your Taxes - When most homeowners decide to renovate, it's...

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The Top 4 Home Renovations to Save Money on Your Taxes - When most homeowners decide to renovate, it's because they want to increase the value of their home, but there's also another big perk to remodeling – tax...
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How the Recession Changed Home Renovations

The Top 3 Ways the Recession Changed Home Renovations - The economy continues to gain steam, and more...

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The Top 3 Ways the Recession Changed Home Renovations - The economy continues to gain steam, and more Americans are taking notice. Now that many homeowners know the worst part of the recession is behind us, they are starting to...
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Is a Security System the Best Home Renovation?

Is a Security System the Best Home Renovation? - When people think of adding value to their home, they...

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Is a Security System the Best Home Renovation? - When people think of adding value to their home, they typically think about an updated kitchen or a new bathroom. Although it’s not the first renovation project that most...
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Home Warranty Insurance

The Top 4 Reasons to Get Home Warranty Insurance - If you're in the process of buying or selling a home,...

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The Top 4 Reasons to Get Home Warranty Insurance - If you're in the process of buying or selling a home, you might want to consider getting home warranty insurance. These insurance plans weren't always commonplace in real...
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Tornado Proof Your Home!

The Top 3 Home Renovations to Protect Against Tornadoes - The U.S. experienced 928 documented tornadoes in...

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The Top 3 Home Renovations to Protect Against Tornadoes - The U.S. experienced 928 documented tornadoes in 2012. These powerful forces are infamous for causing mass destruction to anything in their paths. And with spring being...
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How to Create the Perfect Master Suite

How to Create the Perfect Master Suite - Master Suites are quickly becoming a hot commodity in the real...

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How to Create the Perfect Master Suite - Master Suites are quickly becoming a hot commodity in the real estate world. Having one can turn your bedroom into a relaxing reading room, a movie theater, a spa, or all of the above...

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