Some Americans are still jittery over the housing market, but here are eight positive signs that should quell some of their fears.
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The Obama Administration’s latest Housing Scorecard showed continued signs of healing for the housing market, but also offered a few indicators that may have the potential to stall progress in the months ahead.
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The number of home owners who owe more than their house is worth is dropping, but percentages still remain elevated in these states.
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Home buyers who can stomach some misfortune in a home’s past may be able to find big discounts.
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A Detroit metro area county no longer has to worry about their foreclosure backlog.  An investor purchased all 627 foreclosed properties at once and for one price.
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Recent regulatory filings by mortgage insurers signal that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is investigating industry practices.
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