Pending home sales have mostly plateaued this fall as home shoppers struggle to find enough homes for-sale, according to NAR’s latest report.

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Neighbors are increasingly turning to the Internet to vent about one another, their homeowner’s associations, or boards. The public rants can dampen a neighborhood’s reputation, and possibly even affect property values, real estate professionals say.

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Only 39 counties will see increases in conforming loan limits next year, while the majority of the country will see limits stay the same.

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In the Wall Street Journal, a writer opines what home ownership really means to a generation, way beyond the advantages of equity building.

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As the number of visitors to U.S. shopping malls continues to shrink, developers are finding new purposes for the large retail complexes.

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Traditional architectural elements add a lot of personality to the home, but find out how these features can also add functionality and value.
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