More Cities Join ‘Improving’ Housing Market List
The National Association of Home Builders’ list of improving housing markets nearly doubled this month, as more cities showed signs of a rebound with their real estate markets.
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Rental History: More Important in Getting a Mortgage?
Borrowers who have a history of paying rent on time may see a boost to their credit score. Experian, a leading credit report company, added a section to its credit reports last year that reflected on-time rent payments, which helped give a boost in the credit scores to some on-time rent payers. Now the two other major credit reporting companies are following suit.
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The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas kicked off this week, putting a spotlight on the latest technology trends and gadgets, while also offering sneak peeks of what’s coming in the future.
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Chicago Finds New Purpose for Foreclosed Condos
More cities are faced with the question: What should happen to the vacant homes left behind from the foreclosure crisis?
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Tiger Woods’ Ex-Wife Bulldozes $12 Million Mansion
Tiger Wood’s ex-wife Elin Nordegren is capturing media headlines for recently bulldozing her $12 million, 17,000-square-foot Palm Beach, Fla., home that she had recently purchased with her divorce settlement. Nordegren had the six-bedroom mansion torn down after termites were discovered.
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Nominations Sought for Volunteer and Mentor Program
REALTORS® have always been active in their communities. Thanks to REALTOR® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Society, they can become even bigger assets to those in need through the Volunteering Works program. The program, which matches REALTORS® who would like to expand their community service outreach with a mentor, is now seeking entries.
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Is That Fixer-Upper a Wallet Emptier? Get Free Info
The average cost of a midrange bathroom remodel is $16,552, according to the 2011-2012Remodeling Magazine Cost v. Value report. That may be just the tip of the expense iceberg for buyers considering purchasing a fixer-upper.
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