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10 Biggest Threats Facing Real Estate

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, June 16, 2017 Global uncertainty and political polarization are the top issues facing the housing industry in 2017 and 2018, according to The Counselors of Real Estate’s annual list of the Top 10 Issues … Continue reading →

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Existing Home Sales Rise 1.1% in May; Median Sales Price Ascends to New High

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (June 21, 2017) — Existing-home sales rebounded in May following a notable decline in April, and low inventory levels helped propel the median sales price to a new high while pushing down the median days a home is on … Continue reading →

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Mortgage?

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, June 13, 2017 Home shoppers may need to plan for more time than they realize when they’re starting the process of obtaining a mortgage. “Today’s mortgage process is very involved, particularly with regard to … Continue reading →

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12M New Households, 1M Fewer Homeowners

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, June 12, 2017 What will it take to make homeownership a national priority? Despite the addition of about 11.8 million households between 2006 and 2016, there are roughly 1 million fewer homeowners today than … Continue reading →

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House Votes to Repeal Key Aspects of Dodd-Frank

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, June 09, 2017 The House voted on Thursday, mostly along partisan lines, to roll back many of the banking rules under the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, which increased regulatory oversight of financial institutions. Some … Continue reading →

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5 Crucial Questions Home Buyers Should Ask Sellers Before Moving In

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

By Matt Christensen | Jun 2, 2017 Moving into a home you’ve just bought is exciting—and sometimes exasperating. That’s because, although you might love your new place, you don’t know it all that well—which means that sooner or later, you’re bound … Continue reading →

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Homeowners Cash in on Equity in Droves

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, June 01, 2017 Homeowners may be reluctant to sell, but they still want to see a piece of that equity in their homes now. They’re cashing out in levels that have not been seen … Continue reading →

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Credit Scores Hit Record High

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Credit scores among U.S. consumers surged to a record high this spring. Further, the share of borrowers considered among the riskiest borrowers hit a record low. The higher credit scores could … Continue reading →

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Lower Rates Buoy Refis, Not New Mortgages

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Lower mortgage rates are prompting homeowners to refinance, but applications for home purchases aren’t rising. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported on Wednesday that total mortgage applications—including for refinances and home purchases—rose … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: family

Existing Home Sales Rise 1.1% in May; Median Sales Price Ascends to New High

How Long Does It Take to Get a Mortgage?

12M New Households, 1M Fewer Homeowners

House Votes to Repeal Key Aspects of Dodd-Frank

5 Crucial Questions Home Buyers Should Ask Sellers Before Moving In

Homeowners Cash in on Equity in Droves

Credit Scores Hit Record High

Lower Rates Buoy Refis, Not New Mortgages

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