All posts tagged "housing"

Average age of houses on the rise, so is it now better or worse to buy new?

With aging housing in America, are first-time buyers better off buying new or existing homes? The average age of a home is...

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Is 2015 the year to buy or sell your home?

(Housing News) If you own a home or are thinking of buying, you should know the factors that give you an advantage...

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2014 REALTORS Conference and Expo: hot topics

(Housing) Realtors are tasked with being up to date on endless information, and attending the annual REALTORS Conference and Expo is a...

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Housing market update: who is buying and selling in 2014?

(Housing News) The National Association of Realtors has issued a major annual report outlining who is in the market, how they're buying...

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Mom faces jail time for an overgrown yard

(Housing News) If you've been avoiding doing your yard work, this story may have you reconsidering.

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Spiders bleeding from walls, illegal Code of Ethics & a brand acquisition

What’s going on in real estate? Over on Realuoso.com, there is a lot going on, and if you’re not subscribed to the...

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Entire town of Swett, South Dakota for sale for only $400k

(Housing News) Swett, South Dakota is a tiny town that you can own for the low price of $400k, but what all...

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Economic News

Jobs, housing numbers raise fears that the economy is decelerating

(Economic News) There are mixed reports on the health of the economy, but a new Transwestern briefing pulls together some of the...

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Top 10 most rapidly recovering housing markets in U.S.

(Housing News) Housing is recovering in America at an uneven pace, with these 10 large and 10 small cities recovering at a...

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Zillow launches Mortgage Pre-Approval tool: a win for the entire industry

(Housing News) Zillow has launched a new pre-approval tool which claims to be the first of its kind. How does this benefit...

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Business News

Where are the 10 best downtowns right now?

(Business News) The best downtowns in the world have a certain je ne sais quoi, an energy, a vibe. Livability.com has compiled...

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Opinion Editorials

How does Move win by losing a top realtor.com exec?

(Editorial) Move, Inc. has lost two top executives, and most are calling this a win for their competitors, but perhaps this is...

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Home prices stagnate, but is housing in any trouble?

(Housing News) Home prices fall again very slightly, but does this spell a rough winter or a long term problem? Two economists...

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Existing home sales take a dive, world does not end

(Housing News) Existing home sales dipped in January, and prices continue to climb, bringing a mixed bag of news. But what is...

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Dwellory: like evolving LinkedIn profiles for houses

(Real Estate Tech) Dwellory has launched for homeowners, giving every house a public timeline just like a LinkedIn profile does for professionals.

Foreclosure activity sharply increased in January

(Housing News) Foreclosure activity shot up in January, driven in part by a sharp increase in post-holiday foreclosure starts.

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Completed foreclosures fell 24 percent in the last year

(Housing News) Foreclosures have been a sore spot for the housing market, but 2013 was a turnaround year, with levels dipping dramatically.

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How Millennial homeowners affect the housing market

(Housing News) Millennials have a different set of priorities when they are making purchases, especially housing, so what do they want, and...

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The top 10 hottest housing markets in 2014

The top ten hottest housing markets for 2014 have a few surprises on the list, and aren't concentrated just on the coasts.

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How the CFPB’s new HUD-1 closing disclosure forms fall short

CFPB was created by the Obama administration in 2011 to protect consumers, and immediately sought out ways to "bubble-proof" America, starting with...

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Mortgage application volume falls as housing struggles to recover

Accounting for the Veteran's Day holiday, mortgage applications actually fell for the week, but there is a silver lining when it comes...

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Builder confidence held back by appraisals, building costs

Builder confidence has improved this year, but recent housing hiccups are holding the new home construction sector back.

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Housing affordability dips as “perfect storm” hits

Housing affordability is on the decline, according to the National Association of Home Builders who points to two major factors holding back...

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