Realtor.com reports that the recovery process, which began a year ago in Florida and has since spread to the West, is gaining more traction. Find out which markets have seen the largest increase in listing prices.
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Fannie Mae announced that it will no longer be using third-party vendors and sales teams to help manage its REO properties. However, the GSE says it does still plan to use real estate professionals to market properties.
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Many experts predicted a foreclosure wave to occur with bank-owned properties reaching elevated levels. But the latest data again shows the “wave” has yet to materialize. Find out which states have seen the largest foreclosure decreases.
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All companies seek glowing ratings and reviews online about their products and services, and some companies are willing to pay for them. It’s a practice more common than you think, according to a new study.
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Homeowner association meetings can get heated as home owners dispute board rules. But a recent meeting in Louisville resulted in two people dead, and it’s not the first HOA meeting that resulted in gunfire either.
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A new Trulia study shows that owning a home is more affordable than renting over a seven-year time frame in America’s 100 biggest cities.
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