Ken Harney
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Are some realty agents hyping their numbers?Jan 28, 2016 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON - Are some realty agents hyping the pricing information on closed sales they report to their local multiple listing services? And if so, should you care? A fi...
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Home buyers not using new mortgage shopping toolJan 15, 2016 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - If you're planning to buy a home with a mortgage in 2016, you're virtually certain to encounter a new consumer-friendly federal disclosure - the Loan Estima...
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Updated credit scoring could open window for more buyersJan 08, 2016 9:00 am - WASHINGTON - If you've been frustrated that the credit scoring system has prevented you from getting a home mortgage, 2016 could be a watershed year. Important changes a...
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Congress decks holidays with tax benefitsDec 24, 2015 3:00 am - WASHINGTON - It's a classic Christmas tree bill, loaded with year-end giveaways for dozens of special-interest groups and easy to mock. The $620 billion "extenders" legi...
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Rising home prices spur equity growthDec 18, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - Here's some housing cheer for the end of the year: The stock market may have taken your 401(k) and other funds on scary rides in 2015, but new data from the...
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Zestimate gets fresh competitionDec 11, 2015 3:00 am - WASHINGTON - Can a machine - even one loaded with sophisticated algorithms, cloud-computing technology and real estate market data - accurately estimate the value of you...
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Are baby boomers causing shortage in real-estate listings?Dec 04, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - They rocked at Woodstock, marched in protest on campus, distrusted authority, and then as adults, took out mortgages and bought lots of real estate. But now...
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Mixed reviews on new closing rulesNov 27, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - How are home closings going nearly two months after the new federal real estate disclosure rules took effect? Are they being knocked off schedule and taking...
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FHA reforms don't rescue condo buyersNov 20, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - If you're a first-time buyer with a moderate income and not much cash for a down payment on a condo, the availability of Federal Housing Administration (FHA...
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Fannie Mae offers added flexibility to borrowersNov 13, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - For thousands of people across the country who thought they'd never qualify for a mortgage to buy a home, next month could be a key turning point. On Dec. 1...