Thursday, November 12, 2009

housing market

Will the $8,000 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Expand to $15,000?

Senator introduces a bill that would make sweeping changes to the tax incentive. more >>

Mortgage Rates Head for 6 percent: 5 Reasons They Might Retreat

Not everyone thinks the days of 5 percent mortgage rates are history. more >>

Methodology: How We Chose the Best Places to Live

We also show you how to build a list of your own. more >>

Best Places to Live 2009

U.S. News looked at areas with strong economies, low living costs, and plenty of fun things to do. more >>

The Top 10 Housing Markets for the Next 10 Years

Home prices in these 10 cities will appreciate handsomely over the next decade. more >>

Four Signs You're in Retirement Denial

Many people are failing to accept that the recession and lost wealth are retirement game-changers. more >>

Unemployment, Home Sales Numbers Send Mixed Signals

Unemployment claims fell 13,000 last week. more >>

7 Simple Steps to a Dirt-Cheap Mortgage

How to get today's lowest financing costs for home buying or mortgage refinancing. more >>

How to Relocate for Work When Your Home's Underwater

So, you finally got a job—2 states away. Some steps to take when relocating is in your future. more >>

5 Things Every Home Buyer Should Know

Mortgage lender and author Tom Vanderwell offers advice on navigating this uncertain housing market. more >>

7 Home Selling Moves to Avoid This Spring

These days, you'll have to make smarter moves to land a buyer. more >>

Jump in Foreclosures Dims Obama's 'Glimmers of Hope' for Economy

2 days after the president pointed to signs of recovery, new data show foreclosures still rising. more >>

9 Secrets of 2009's Spring Home Buying Season

Considering jumping into the real estate market? Here's what you need to know. more >>

Record Drop in Home Prices Feeds Pessimism on Economy

Housing prices in 20 U.S. cities fell 19 percent in January from a year ago. more >>

Aaron Spelling's $150 Million House for Sale

It is the most expensive home for sale in the United States. more >>

Mortgage Rates to Fall Further: 7 Things to Know

Here's what you need to know about the Fed's surprise attack on the housing crisis. more >>

Texas Has Foreclosure Lessons, Especially for Nevada, Arizona, Florida, California

We should look at how Texas avoided the foreclosure crisis. more >>

Housing Bust Deals a Cruel Blow to Older Homeowners

Housing collapse is inflicting a huge burden on retirees, with no rebound in sight. more >>

Obama's Loan Modification Plan: 7 Things You Need to Know

The White House releases fresh details on its plan to save the housing market. more >>

Your Real Estate Budget in Seattle

A look at how far your real estate dollar will stretch in Seattle more >>

Tumbling Asking Prices: Seattle

A look at some homes in Seattle that have been forced to reduce their listing prices more >>

New Home Buyer Tax Credit: 7 Things You Need to Know

How to get up to $8,000 off your home purchase. more >>

Record Decrease in Home Prices in 2008

A new government report shows the decrease in 2008 home prices in to be the highest on record. more >>

Real Estate Trends in Miami

A look at the housing market in Miami more >>

Your Real Estate Budget in Miami

A look at how far your real estate dollar will stretch in Miami. more >>

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