20 Cities Added to Improving Housing Market List
Find out which cities have shown improvement in housing permits, employment, and home prices for at least six consecutive months.

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Low Rates Send Mortgage Applications Soaring 12.8%
Mortgage applications, a gauge of future home buying, had a sharp jump as more consumers rushed to take advantage of record-breaking low interest rates.

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3 Ways Client Overconfidence Sabotages Deals
Don’t let your clients get overconfident when it comes to financial decision-making in real estate, warns Inman columnist Tara-Nicholle Nelson.

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Home Energy Efficiency Tax Credits to Expire Dec. 31
Spread the word this holiday season to home owners: Tax credits for energy efficiency home improvements expire on Dec. 31.

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Consumers Still Pay Credit Card Bills First, Even as Economy Lifts
Consumers continue to prioritize credit card payments over mortgage payments despite some improvement in the economy.

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Sellers Overvalue Their Home’s Worth, Study Finds
About 76 percent of home owners continue to believe their home is worth more than what their real estate agent recommends for a list price.

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