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How to Make FHA Work for You

July 1st, 2009 1:25 pm
One of the best real estate successes offering aid in this troubled housing market is the FHA loan program. What exactly is an FHA loan? For those who might still be confused about their financing options, an FHA loan is a United States federal assistance

Florida’s $8K program effective today but not available yet

July 1st, 2009 12:58 pm
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – July 1, 2009 – Florida created a program to help first-time homebuyers get their federal tax credit early, allowing them to use up to $8,000 toward a downpayment. The e... [Read More]

May new-home sales dip 0.6%

June 25th, 2009 11:50 am
The Commerce Dept. said sales were at a seasonally adjusted rate of 342,000; many analysts think January was the bottom. Read more.... [Read More]

Not paying the mortgage, yet stuck with the keys

June 24th, 2009 12:19 pm
More homeowners are badly behind on their loans but banks have not yet foreclosed, which can take 9 months to start. Read more.... [Read More]

Florida’s existing home, condo sales up in May 2009

June 23rd, 2009 12:18 pm
ORLANDO, Fla. - June 23, 2009 - Florida's existing home sales rose in May - the ninth month in a row that sales activity increased in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data... [Read More]

Housing markets bump along bottom, head up in some areas

June 22nd, 2009 12:40 pm
Declining foreclosures, increasing home sales and higher average sale prices indicate markets may have bottomed out. Read more.... [Read More]

Consumer Confidence on the Rise

June 19th, 2009 1:31 pm
Consumer confidence recently saw its most dramatic rise in eight months, showing Americans are regaining their confidence in the U.S. economy. According to the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had improved considerably in April, May saw a

Research Reveals That We Have Hit Bottom and On the Way Up!

May 29th, 2009 12:10 pm
Categorized in: Buying
Evidence shows that we have hit the bottom of the current housing crisis and the market is beginning a shift back up. There are several inspirational metrics that reveal this shift which is a positive anyone who was able to buy at the bottom of the market

The End of the Moratorium on Foreclosures

May 25th, 2009 2:21 pm
The end of the unofficial moratorium on foreclosures, combined with rising unemployment, signals that the REO housing market is only just beginning.

Can the Housing Market be Stablized?

May 22nd, 2009 7:39 pm
Imagine the American real estate market has just sustained a level five hurricane and is currently in grave danger of being washed away, leaving behind carnage and debris. The floods waters are risin... [Read More]

Navigating today's mortgage markets

Posted at Rooftop Views by Andi Durbin
May 6th, 2009 2:53 pm
Categorized in: Home Buyers
Tagged with: housing market, mortgages
There are some easy strategies for getting through this real estate mortgage.

Alum Rock San Jose - Housing Market at the Bottom?

March 31st, 2009 11:49 am
Alum Rock has been fairly in regards to average home sales price for the last 4 months. Number of listings on the market coming down and new listings are down as well.

Real Estate Will Lead...

March 16th, 2009 7:51 am
How can that be? Because each time a house sells, tens of thousands of dollars go directly into the local marketplace for both closing costs and home improvement. The fact that this happens in every community across the country makes it obvious that wit
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