At Midyear last week, officials from FEMA explained how increases in premiums and rate structures will help put the agency on more solid financial footing. But the phasing out of government subsidies has still caused confusion and consternation among practitioners.
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Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher says the housing market is on a “self-sustaining path” to recovery and that it’s time for the Fed to lighten its grip.
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The chief economist of the builders’ trade group says the dip in building activity will likely be temporary.
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The banks are taking precautions in several states after a federal regulator released new guidance on minimum standards for foreclosure sales.
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Amateur investors are increasingly tapping into their retirement accounts to buy homes and take advantage of the hotter housing market.
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Get up-to-date on the latest policy decisions at NAR. Read our round-up of the action-packed Board of Directors meeting that took place on the concluding day of the Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.
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