How crazy is inventory in your market? Probably not crazy enough to bring in a price more than 50% above the listing. But we can dream, right?

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A new housing index says the health of the national real estate market is at its highest level since 2001, with only two markets even slightly negative.

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Population growth in many of the nation’s metro areas has slowed in recent years, but a small number of metros are still showing rapid growth. Find out the fastest-growing hot spots.

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau debuted a new tool kit this week that home buyers can leverage to become smarter mortgage shoppers. The agency is urging real estate professionals to help spread the word.

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Mortgage applications for home purchases and refinancings continue to post a strong rebound, despite some volatility in interest rates.

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Many home buyers and sellers scour the Internet for real estate information, but could all that searching over the Web make them overconfident? A new study may provide insights into the confidence of those who rely on the Internet for information.
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