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It is amazing to me that appraisal companies are implying or accusing licensed Realtors who provide broker price opinions for lenders of devaluing properties. In our part of the country, the appraisers are the ones who are giving low value to properties, even in cases where the buyers and sellers have agreed on the price. I [ READ MORE ]
Mortgage rates are expected to rise gradually as the Federal Reserve left a key short-term interest rate untouched Tuesday, but said it would wrap up $1.25 trillion in purchases of mortgage-backed securities this month. In a statement, the Federal Open Market Committee said its target for the federal funds overnight rate will remain in the range [ READ MORE ]
An estimated 7.5 million homeowners are behind on their mortgage or in the foreclosure process, and another 1 million homes are bank-owned (also known as real estate owned or REO) after being foreclosed on by lenders, according to a new report from Lender Processing Services Inc. The LPS February 2010 Mortgage Monitor report, which is based [ READ MORE ]
March 16, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — With the quickly receding snow cover exposing last year’s leaves and other dead vegetation, yard clean-up isn’t far behind. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds homeowners that spring is fire season, and to think safety first when disposing of yard waste. The safest way to dispose of yard [ READ MORE ]
Washington, D.C. – March 16, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — On March 12, 2010 Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL), along with Representatives Peter Roskam (R-IL) and Patrick Tiberi (R-OH) introduced, H.R. 4839, a bill that will enhance economic development in underserved areas. The bill will modify Section 118(a) of the federal tax code to reflect the [ READ MORE ]
RE/MAX has gained No. 1 market share in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn., beating out longtime competitors Edina Realty and Coldwell Banker Burnet. After 15 years of continuous market growth, RE/MAX clinched the top spot despite being outnumbered in agent count by Edina and Coldwell Banker, which both saw drastic declines in their sales volumes and had several [ READ MORE ]
WASHINGTON – The number of buyers who agreed to purchase a home fell sharply in January, a sign that demand for housing is sinking this winter as stormy weather slammed Eastern states. Record snowstorms in January and February had many Americans shoveling sidewalks and driveways instead of combing through listings for open houses. Partly as a [ READ MORE ]
Mortgage rates are one of the most important factors to consider in looking for a new home. Finding the best deal in the market does not only mean looking for a home which falls under our budget. Locking in a type of mortgage which gives you the best deal in terms of mode of payment [ READ MORE ]
New Home Buyer’s Tax Credit Ensures Winter Home Sales By Lauren Spencer XML Home sales over the past year or so have caused a mixed bag of emotions for many people. Many people have suffered a great deal of stress and anxiety over losing their homes and falling into foreclosure while many others are delighted [ READ MORE ]