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New rules come at a cost for appraisals
There's a new acronym that's been added to the process of securing or refinancing a mortgage, and it's one that's likely to lighten your wallet.
Home buyers' tax credit can be turned into cash at closing
Buyers who use FHA financing soon will be able to use their $8,000 tax credits for settlement fees, escrow charges, higher down payments or to "buy down" the interest rate.
Mortgages - Cracking Down on Certain Brokers
In an effort to spare borrowers some of the abuses of the subprime era, the F.H.A. is tightening its review of mortgage professionals who are permitted to originate its loans.
Honk if You Think It's Over
The panic in the Manhattan real estate market has lifted in the last few weeks, brokers say, as more buyers and sellers have found the courage to sign on the dotted line.
‘i-house’ is giant leap from trailer park
From its bamboo floors to its rooftop deck, Clayton Homes' new industrial-chic "i-house" is about as far removed from a mobile home as an iPod from a record player.
The Real Estate Bubble Won't Re-Inflate
Over time, homes track with inflation and bubbles rarely re-inflate. In fact, some housing markets will break below historic averages.
Investors ponder how to bridge the gap between fear and conf
We have journeyed many roads over the last few quarters, taken part in many diversions, and had many ups and downs......
Home Buyers Stir Hope in California
California's mortgage crisis hit Mountain House particularly hard last year. But residents are allowing themselves the first twinges of optimism as sales begin to pick up.
Mortgages - Appraising the Appraiser - NYTimes.com
Pay has sparked a debate between affiliated appraisers, who work through appraisal management companies, and independent appraisers.
New supply of 'jumbo' financing in pipeline
New money is about to flow into an area of the real estate market that has been hardest squeezed by the credit crisis: mortgages.......
Revival of Downtown Los Angeles Stalls
Real-estate firm Meruelo Maddux may have to file for bankruptcy protection, the latest sign of how the credit crunch has frozen a revitalization of downtown Los Angeles.
Lending standards are back, and borrowers should know them
The task of determining whether a borrower stacks up as a good risk is an art, not a science.
Visualizing One Trillion Dollars
It's official, trillion is the new billion. No longer is government spending talked about in terms of a mere ten digits. With the recent flurry of government spending.....
Foreclosure scam artists rarely face jail time
They call themselves loan modification consultants, negotiators or specialists. Some are legitimate, but many are simple con artists looking for desperate marks.
Where does your state rank?
Data for investors to take a look at on states unemployment rate, foreclosures, and budget deficits.
Rise in Foreclosures 'a shock'!
February saw an unexpected jump in foreclosure filings as the weak economy puts more pressure on borrowers.
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