As the summer home buying season wraps up, realtor.com® reports which markets fared the best.
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The tight inventory of homes for-sale that plagued many markets in recent months is starting to fade.
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The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is more than 1 percent higher that it was a year ago at this time, increasing borrowing costs for buyers.
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Richmond, Calif., city officials approved a plan this week to become the first city in the nation to use their powers of eminent domain to seize underwater mortgages. But they may face huge backlash if they proceed, critics warn.
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Foreclosures are no longer being viewed as a widespread national problem, now mostly centered within a select few markets, according to the latest housing data.
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Meet Good Neighbor Award finalist Brenda Breit who is giving hope to pets left behind after evictions and foreclosures.
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