Real Estate
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US homebuilder confidence slides in FebruaryFeb 16, 2015 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. homebuilders say sales prospects and buyer traffic fell slightly this month. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentime...
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Large student debt load limits young Americans' home-buyingFeb 16, 2015 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) - Younger Americans are struggling to keep up with steadily-rising student debt loads, a burden that is limiting their ability to buy homes. The Federal ...
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Kitchens double as party hot spotsFeb 16, 2015 12:01 am - Since prehistoric times, the hearth of a dwelling has been the most important feature in the home. Fire produced warmth for cold climates and also heat so food could be ...
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Democrats seek relief from health law penaltiesFeb 15, 2015 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) - The official sign-up season for President Barack Obama's health care law may be over, but leading congressional Democrats say millions of Americans fac...
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Using drones to sell land and homes from the airFeb 15, 2015 6:33 am - Douglas Trudeau waited 177 days for the Federal Aviation Administration's permission to fly his $1,300 drone. The Tucson real estate agent wanted to do things the right ...
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FHA mortgage changes could benefit borrowersFeb 14, 2015 12:01 am - FHA financing of home purchases has provided the key to homeownership for many consumers over the years, particularly for first-time buyers - that is, until FHA started ...
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Why do some borrowers pay higher mortgage rate than others?Feb 14, 2015 12:00 am - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently unveiled an Internet-based tool designed to help people shop effectively for the lowest possible mortgage interest rate...
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No-cost mortgage ads can be misleadingFeb 14, 2015 12:00 am - Q. When I see ads for mortgages that say there are no upfront costs, I wonder if that means there are other costs involved somehow. Do you have any information on this? ...
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Realtors now rely on social mediaFeb 14, 2015 12:00 am - While homebuyers and sellers alike will tell you they want a caring Realtor, it is more important to all that they have a competent Realtor who is up to date on modern m...
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Older suburban homes appeal to baby boomers who downsizeFeb 13, 2015 11:00 pm - Baby boomer empty nesters are bringing new life to 1950s and 1960s ranch homes in established communities. “Over the last two years, in particular, we are seeing empty n...