Housing expert Jonathan P. Smoke will move into a new role as realtor.com®’s first chief economist, Move Inc. announced Monday.
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Officials with the National Association of REALTORS® say they’re concerned that the FHA’s program to reduce first-time home buyers’ mortgage insurance premiums imposes fees that negate the cost savings.
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Renters who have never been late with a rent payment may soon find that their stellar record can help lift their credit scores when it comes time to shop for a mortgage.
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The FAA is targeting several brokerages in New York City that use drones, slapping them with subpoenas and demanding they ground their model aircraft.
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Pending home sales posted a sharp 6.1 percent rise in May, as lower mortgage rates and rising inventories helped propel the market into the summer season.
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“Home prices are continuing to climb across most of the country, which has both positive and negative implications for the housing market,” according to CoreLogic’s latest report.
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