Real Estate
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Not all buyers benefit from lower FHA interest ratesJan 15, 2015 11:01 pm - WASHINGTON - If you saw the White House announcement of lower insurance payments on Federal Housing Administration home mortgages last week, you might have wondered: Doe...
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Inverness Hills in neighborhood profileJan 15, 2015 11:01 pm - With their home looking out on a natural preserve, Susan and Gregg Kobeski have the best entertainment in their own backyard: gorgeous sunsets, deer visiting near their ...
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Deconstructing Christmas made easy through organizationJan 15, 2015 11:01 pm - My decorations still are up and probably will stay up for a few more days while I catch up on my sleep. But when it's time to put it all away, I have learned a few trick...
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How opening interior doors can cut heating billsJan 15, 2015 11:00 pm - It may seem strange, but leaving the doors to unoccupied rooms open can actually reduce your energy costs. Q. We bought a four-bedroom home about 25 years ago for our gr...
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A buyer's market emergesJan 15, 2015 1:01 am - As the housing market strengthens, key indicators point to a growing buyer's market. During the last days of summer and early fall, a Realtor.com analysis of housing dat...
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Fed Reserve keeps interest rates downJan 15, 2015 1:01 am - Many prospective homebuyers have been waiting for the ideal economic situation to take action. When the Federal Reserve voted on Sept. 17 to keep interest rates unchange...
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Spring: The season for home remodelingJan 15, 2015 1:01 am - Spring is the most popular time for homeowners to launch or plan for remodeling projects. Many owners are opting for projects that will satisfy their personal needs for ...
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Home sales are showing growthJan 15, 2015 1:01 am - By Jim Woodard Sales are up and prices are declining a bit in the housing market, according to a noted real estate firm. "The REAL Trends Housing Market Report shows tha...
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Apartment occupancies reach record highs, increasing rentsJan 15, 2015 1:01 am - A record number of prospective renters are actively seeking an apartment residence that meets their lifestyle needs. The national occupancy rate in May reached 95.3 perc...
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Foreclosures fell in 2014 to levels before housing bustJan 15, 2015 12:01 am - LOS ANGELES - A healthier U.S. housing market and economy helped to winnow foreclosures in 2014 to levels not seen since before the housing bust. The decline is the late...