The improving federal budget picture and a recent spike in tax revenue could energize lawmakers who are considering making changes to the tax code.

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Home buyers may soon face more stringent underwriting standards and even higher interest rates when applying for a mortgage to purchase a home that falls within a homeowner association, lenders warn.

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Find out the most popular features builders are adding to new homes this year, as well as the amenities that are quickly losing favor.

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As home prices inch up, more home owners are tapping into their equity, but this time, mostly using it for home improvement.
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The NAR Board of Directors has voted to approve a partnership to create an online system for all listing data posted by real estate brokerages, creating a single back-end entry point for distributing listings to MLSs, brokerage websites, Realtor.com® and other sites chosen by the broker.
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