Expanded First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Becomes Law
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - November 6, 2009
One day after the measure won Congressional approval, President Obama has signed it.
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Fed Not Raising Rates Anytime Soon: 5 Things to Know
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - November 4, 2009
The Federal Reserve says it will keep rates at "exceptionally low levels" for "an extended period."
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Are Home Sales Headed for a Late Fall Slide?
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - November 2, 2009
Pending home sales increased 6 percent in September, the National Association of Realtors said.
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First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Gets Obama Nod
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - October 29, 2009
The Obama administration has expressed support for pushing back the popular tax perk's deadline.
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Weak Home Sales Suggest a Slog of a Recovery
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - October 28, 2009
The Commerce Department reports that September new-home sales fell 4 percent from August.
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What a Median-Priced Home Looks Like in 10 Different Cities
By
Luke Mullins
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Money - October 27, 2009
Exploring how far your real estate dollar will stretch in various American housing markets
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Home Price Declines Becoming Less Jarring
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - October 27, 2009
A closely watched gauge of the housing market provides encouragement. But will it prove short lived?
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First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit: All Sorts of Sketchy Claims
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - October 22, 2009
Federal officials have identified more than $600 million in questionable credits.
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Mortgage Rates Inch Higher, Refinancing Applications Drop
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - October 21, 2009
Rising home loan costs are pushing would-be refinancers out of the market.
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Home Building Figures Come in Weaker Than Expected
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - October 20, 2009
Although September housing starts improved slightly from August, forecasters were disappointed.
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Obama Expands Housing Rescue (Again): 5 Things to Know
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - October 19, 2009
The administration has unveiled a new plan to support state and local housing finance agencies.
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Foreclosure Epidemic Reaching More Expensive Homes
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - October 16, 2009
The labor market has supplanted over-leveraged borrowers as the driving force behind home foreclosures.
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Why Obama's Housing Rescue Hasn't Prevented Record Foreclosures
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - October 15, 2009
Days after Treasury hit a key loan-modification benchmark, home foreclosures have set a new record.
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Mortgage Rates Seen Below 6% Through 2010
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - October 14, 2009
The Mortgage Bankers Association has released its forecast for the housing market and economy.
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10 Secrets of Off-Season Home Buying
By
Luke Mullins
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Money - October 14, 2009
As the housing market heads into its sluggish months, savvy buyers can squeeze out some nice deals.
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House Votes to Extend First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit for Service Members
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - October 8, 2009
The development comes amid mounting speculation over the future of the popular tax perk.
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Social Security's Wheel of Fortune
By
Luke Mullins
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Money - October 8, 2009
The nation's retirement safety net is wearing thin. Is your check safe?
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Top 10 Cities for Reduced-Price Listings
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - October 8, 2009
More than a quarter of homes on the market have lowered their listing prices at least once, Trulia says.
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Mortgage Rates Dip Below 5 Percent, Time to Refinance?
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - October 7, 2009
With home loan costs heading back toward historic lows, more homeowners are applying to refinance.
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Apartment Vacancy Rate Set to Break Record
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - October 6, 2009
Even as home ownership rates dip, landlords are having an increasingly difficult time finding tenants.
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The Risks and Rewards of Reverse Mortgages
By
Luke Mullins
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Money - October 2, 2009
Such loans can be a nice tool for seniors who grasp their features and drawbacks.
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10 Hard-Hit Housing Markets That Are Ready to Rebound
By
Luke Mullins
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Money - October 1, 2009
After slumping, home prices in these 10 cities are expected to rise over the next three to five years.
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Backlog of Unsold New Homes Dwindling: 5 Things to Know
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - September 25, 2009
A report on the housing market shows that discount prices are helping to trim the glut of unsold homes.
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Home Sales Unexpectedly Drop in August: 5 Things to Know
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - September 24, 2009
A new report on the housing market shows sales gave back some of their gains last month.
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Fed Moves to Maintain Low Mortgage Rates: 5 Things to Know
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - September 23, 2009
The central bank will extend its mortgage-bond purchasing program by 3 months.
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