Fixed-rate mortgages haven’t been this low since May 2013, as home buyers and refinancers look to take advantage of the lower borrowing costs.
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NAR is joining a large coalition of companies in lobbying for patent reform legislation. “REALTORS® have become targets of frivolous patent infringement lawsuits for their everyday business practices,” says NAR President Chris Polychron.
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Several mortgage groups are calling on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to remove its newly released mortgage education tool, the “Rate Checker,” which was created to help consumers become better mortgage shoppers.
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The home remodeling market is showing signs of a rebound. From large additions to small remodels to maintenance and repairs, a new index shows that more home owners are looking to spruce up their homes.
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A new study shows there is high demand among home buyers for solar energy homes, and they’re willing to pay more for an equipped home too.
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