Fed To Stop Buying MBS

NAR Latest News Headlines - 15 hours 42 min ago
Federal Reserve is committed to keeping interest rates low, though it will stop buying mortgage-backed securities at the end of March.
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In NYC, No Guarantees Against Bedbugs

NAR Latest News Headlines - 15 hours 42 min ago
New York buyers concerned about infestations would be better off examining a building's extermination program than singling out a specific pest, says attorney.
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Midsize Cities Draw Immigrants

NAR Latest News Headlines - 15 hours 42 min ago
Nashville, Tenn., and Bakersfield, Calif, saw large increases in foreign-born residents, while traditional gateways like New York and Los Angeles saw immigration fall over the last decade.
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Mortgage Volume Falls Despite Favorable Rates

NAR Latest News Headlines - 15 hours 42 min ago
Loan activity slipped 1.9 percent last week, though 30-year fixed rate mortgages were below 5 percent, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Sam Zell: Recovery Is Underway

NAR Latest News Headlines - 15 hours 42 min ago
The billionaire real estate investor says markets should be noticeably stronger next year, though the commercial sector will struggle longer.
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Tips for Boomers: Benefits of Downsizing

NAR Latest News Headlines - 15 hours 42 min ago
For those approaching retirement, there are issues to think about, beyond the tax credit, before making the move.
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Analysts Say Rates Should Remain Low

NAR Latest News Headlines - March 16, 2010 - 12:00am
Representatives from Credit Suisse and FTN Financial Capital Markets predict that rates will remain between 5 and 5.25 percent for 2010.
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BoA Reports Rising Loan Modifications

NAR Latest News Headlines - March 16, 2010 - 12:00am
In response to government pressure to restructure underwater mortgages, Bank of America reports that as of the end of February, it has modified 20,666 loans.
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ERA Looking to Make a Community Connection

NAR Latest News Headlines - March 16, 2010 - 12:00am
ERA Real Estate is planning a rebranding campaign that will launch this spring, introducing the new tag line: 'A Smarter Community.'
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Home Builder Sentiment Slips

NAR Latest News Headlines - March 16, 2010 - 12:00am
The monthly survey by the National Association of Home Builders reports that member confidence index is down two points.
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Housing Market Still Healthy in Canada

NAR Latest News Headlines - March 16, 2010 - 12:00am
While touring the U.S., Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says his country has escaped the housing bubble.
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New Housing Starts and Permits Decline

NAR Latest News Headlines - March 16, 2010 - 12:00am
Though new-home construction levels are higher than they were a year ago, both new housing starts and building permits fell in February.
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Builders Say Business Is on the Upswing

NAR Latest News Headlines - March 15, 2010 - 12:00am
Stephen East of Ticonderoga Securities reports that spring is keeping builders busy across the country.
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Housing Experts Say Real Estate is Recovering

NAR Latest News Headlines - March 15, 2010 - 12:00am
Analysts believe that an increase in jobs and available credit have helped start the housing recovery.
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How Will States Reduce the Foreclosure Impact?

NAR Latest News Headlines - March 15, 2010 - 12:00am
The states with the highest foreclosure rate have six weeks to decide how they will spend federal money to help the housing market.
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Is Now a Good Time to Buy?

NAR Latest News Headlines - March 15, 2010 - 12:00am
In terms of real estate as an investment, analysts say now might not be the best time to buy in certain areas.
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Mortgage Fraud Declines

NAR Latest News Headlines - March 15, 2010 - 12:00am
A report by First American CoreLogic shares that loan fraud has decreased from a high in 2007.
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When Will the Fed Raise Interest Rates?

NAR Latest News Headlines - March 15, 2010 - 12:00am
At this week's meeting, the Fed will give clues as to how long they will keep rates at historic lows.
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FHA Head: Don't Raise Down Payments

NAR Latest News Headlines - March 12, 2010 - 1:00am
FHA Commissioner David Stevens said if the mandatory down payment for an FHA loan is raised from 3.5 percent to 5 percent, the organization will probably insure 300,000 fewer homes every year.
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Funding for Low-Income Housing Pays Off

NAR Latest News Headlines - March 12, 2010 - 1:00am
Housing development programs managed by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta produced a number of economic benefits, according to a new study.
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