The Fed shocked the financial world on Wednesday when it announced it would delay tapering its $85 billion-a-month bond-purchase program. The move could stave off rising mortgage rates.
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The recovery of the new-home market picked up speed in August, with builders beginning construction on more single-family homes and building permits soaring to a five-year high.
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As the peak home-buying season comes to an end, rising inventories and slower, steadier home-price increases in many markets are showing a healthier housing recovery.
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NAR’s Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council has debuted a new certification to help real estate professionals better meet the unique needs of relocating military members and their families.
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As home prices rise, consumers are once again placing a higher priority on paying off their mortgages.
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Since September is REALTOR® Safety Month, California’s Silicon Valley association has offered some tips to its members to share with their home-buying clients.
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