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Why the Federal Housing Administration Is Better Off Than You Think
Tweet Share on Facebook April 24, 2013 CommentNormally a small part of the mortgage landscape, the Federal Housing Administration dramatically expanded lending in 2008 when the housing bubble burst and private capital fled.
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More Millennials Buying a Home Before Tying the Knot
Tweet Share on Facebook April 23, 2013 CommentWhen it comes to big relationship milestones, tying the knot typically comes before applying for a mortgage.
Not anymore.
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March Home Prices Rise as Sales Stagnate
Tweet Share on Facebook April 22, 2013 CommentSales of previously owned homes faded again in March as tight inventory continued to constrain markets across the country, driving up real estate values.
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How Energy Efficiency Goals Hinge on Home Remodeling
Tweet Share on Facebook April 22, 2013 CommentIn addition to updated kitchens and bathrooms, house hunters are increasingly looking for upgrades that might be less flashy, but will save them money over the long run.
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Poll: Dream of Homeownership Alive and Well, Even Among Youngsters
Tweet Share on Facebook April 19, 2013 CommentDespite the lingering impacts of the housing bust, the dream of owning a home is still alive and well, especially among younger Americans, a new poll shows.
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New Home Construction in March Surges to Highest Level in 7 Years
Tweet Share on Facebook April 16, 2013 CommentResidential construction shot up significantly in March as homebuilders broke ground on the most multi-family homes in seven years, a report from the Commerce Department showed Tuesday.
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Spring Housing Market: Eager Buyers, Patient Sellers
Tweet Share on Facebook April 16, 2013 CommentWith rising home prices and inventory at a 12-year low, house hunters are increasingly eager to pounce on promising properties. But while that might give them an upper hand when it comes to beating out more wishy-washy competition, it could also result in serious buyers remorse.
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Homebuilder Confidence Dips Again
Tweet Share on Facebook April 15, 2013 CommentRising materials costs, a tight supply of developed lots and a lack of construction labor are squeezing homebuilders and putting a damper on confidence, according to an industry report released Monday.
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Fannie Mae CEO: Taxpayers Will Get Their Money Back and Then Some
Tweet Share on Facebook April 12, 2013 CommentWith Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac both reporting record profits for 2012, taxpayers might be wondering if there's any reward for bailing out the agencies blamed for the housing bust – that is, besides saving the global financial system from imminent ruin.
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Fannie, Freddie Relief Program for Underwater Mortgages Extended
Tweet Share on Facebook April 11, 2013 CommentMore help is on the way for homeowners with underwater mortgages after the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced Thursday it would extend a popular federal refinancing initiative for another two years.
The Home Affordable Refinance Program, or HARP, was set to expire at the end of the year, but will now be available to homeowners with Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-backed mortgages through the end of 2015. The program allows borrowers with negative equity to reduce their monthly housing payments by refinancing at record low interest rates.
