Ken Harney
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New programs ease homebuyers' path to mortgagesOct 14, 2016 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - So you still think it's impossible to get a mortgage because lenders' standards continue to be super-strict and your profile doesn't quite fit the standard ...
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Does the value of your home affect how you vote?Sep 30, 2016 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - Do home values have any significance when it comes to presidential elections? Not directly. But indirectly they are manifestations of economic growth, unemp...
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Tech investors offer cash for future home equitySep 23, 2016 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - With homeowners' equity soaring to near-record levels, financial technology entrepreneurs - backed by deep-pocket venture capital - are dreaming up sophisti...
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Appraisal delays gumming up home salesSep 16, 2016 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - There's trouble brewing in Appraiserville - and it's beginning to cost some unsuspecting homebuyers money. If you're planning to buy in the coming months, b...
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Surprising gender gaps found in home-buying costsSep 09, 2016 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - Gender and marital status and how they relate to mortgages has not gotten a lot of research attention in real estate. However, two new reports examine the e...
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Appeal of McMansions shrinks nationwideSep 02, 2016 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - Goodbye big fat McMansions. Your boom time is over. Hello townhouses and smaller homes - you're where the action is headed. Reversing years of ballooning ho...
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Buyers are willing to pay extra for 'smart homes'Aug 26, 2016 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - Could "smart home" technology - features such as network-connected thermostats, security devices, appliances and lighting - help you sell your home faster a...
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A new homeowner 'marriage penalty' in the tax code?Aug 19, 2016 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - Does the federal tax code now favor unmarried partners when it comes to deducting mortgage interest on jointly owned houses with supersized mortgages? Can c...
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Pregnant women could face hurdle in getting home loansAug 12, 2016 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — When you're on maternity leave — with full pay from your employer — you probably don't expect a mortgage lender to reject your loan application because your...
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New programs open options for borrowersAug 05, 2016 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - Are you or someone you know needlessly missing-in-action this summer, leaving near historically low mortgage money at 3½ percent to 3¾ percent on the table?...