More home owners are emerging from the negative equity trap, which bodes well for a stronger housing recovery.
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Permits for future home construction climbed to a near eight-year high in May, which sets the stage for greater inventories from homebuilders in the months ahead.
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As rates rise, borrowers looking for lower cost products may increasingly turn to adjustable rate mortgages.
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Many consumers have misperceptions about the credit score, down payment, and income requirements needed to qualify for a mortgage, a new survey reveals.
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The National Community Reinvestment Coalition plans to purchase, renovate, and sell homes in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods as part of a new program to help more families achieve home ownership.
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A resident in the Tampa Bay area turns his property into an outdoor “art installation”… by covering it with aluminum foil.
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