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HARP Extended to 2017 as Bridge to New Refi Program

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, August 29, 2016 The Federal Housing Finance Agency is extending the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) until Sept. 30, 2017. The FHFA estimates that more than 300,000 home owners could still benefit by refinancing … Continue reading →

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Will That Home Work as You Age?

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Many older adults say they want to stay put in their homes as they age. But how many older adults will actually be able to do so is another question. Indeed, … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Rates Move Even Lower This Week

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Erin Johnston

  Daily Real Estate News | Friday, August 19, 2016 Fixed-rate mortgages dropped slightly this week compared to the previous week, and continue to hover near all-time lows. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 2 basis points to 3.43 percent this … Continue reading →

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Good Schools Give 77% Boost to Home Values

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, August 08, 2016 Home values can get a big increase from having a highly rated school nearby. According to the new ATTOM Data Solutions 2016 Schools and Housing Report, homes in ZIP codes with … Continue reading →

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One vs. Two-Story Homes: Which Dominates?

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, August 08, 2016 Most people prefer a single-story home, one study reports. But home shoppers may have a more difficult time finding a one-story home in some regions of the country. The greatest shares … Continue reading →

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Renovation Ideas Owners May Want to Rethink

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, August 04, 2016 Home renovation television shows give home owners big ideas about how they can spruce up their property. But some of these projects can open up problems for owners whose big remodeling … Continue reading →

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Fannie Mae Tweaks 3% Loan Program

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, July 28, 2016 Fannie Mae announced that it has changed income maximums and some eligibility criteria for its HomeReady mortgage program that it believes will allow more borrowers to qualify for a mortgage with … Continue reading →

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What Are Americans’ Top Housing Concerns?

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, July 27, 2016 It might not be all low inventory and high prices. It seems Americans have a confidence problem when it comes to the housing market. They’re increasingly apprehensive to move forward, citing concerns over … Continue reading →

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3 Ways to Keep Cool Without AC

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, July 22, 2016 Over 100 million Americans are expected to face a massive heat wave this weekend, and it’s always a good idea to remind people living in older housing stock without air conditioning … Continue reading →

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