Ken Harney
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New bill brings good news for condo buyersJul 28, 2016 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - Congressional Democrats and Republicans haven't agreed on much lately, but they're together on one issue that affects condominium buyers and sellers across ...
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It pays to check out your equityJul 22, 2016 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — Are millions of homeowners sitting on much bigger equity nest eggs than they think? Do you know how much equity you've got? If not, could you be missing opp...
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Brexit could open housing options for AmericansJul 17, 2016 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - When mortgage interest rates slide close to all-time lows - as they have since the Brexit vote - do you sit on the fence? Or do you ask yourself: Are there ...
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Don't be fooled by "greenwashing" of homesJul 08, 2016 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - The practice is called "greenwashing" and home shoppers need to be on guard: It means a house is being marketed as environmentally friendly and energy-savin...
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Don't miss out on a mortgage due to lower credit scoreJun 24, 2016 2:00 am - WASHINGTON - When lenders say their doors are open to homebuyers who don't have the best credit profiles, should you believe them? If you're a first-time buyer, qualifie...
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Energy improvements easier with new mortgageJun 14, 2016 4:00 am - WASHINGTON - Want to put solar panels on your roof - owning them outright rather than having to lease from some third-party company? There's a new home mortgage program ...
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Beware of agents who'll 'buy' your listingJun 10, 2016 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - It's one of those hush-hush practices that homeowners rarely hear about but real estate agents know only too well: It's called "buying the listing." What it...
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New bill seeks credit reporting and scoring reformsJun 03, 2016 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Erroneous or outdated negative items on your credit report can be deal killers - or at least deal delayers - when you're trying to purchase a house and get ...
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New mortgage lending rules bring mixed resultsMay 27, 2016 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - Eight months into the most comprehensive and challenging set of rule changes affecting homebuyers and sellers in more than four decades, how's it all going?...
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Is FHA reviving its condo financing?May 20, 2016 4:00 am - WASHINGTON — Could the Federal Housing Administration finally be opening its doors again to financing more condominium units? If so, that could be excellent news for you...