Freddie, Fannie suspend foreclosure actions

Freddie, Fannie suspend foreclosure actionsMortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are suspending foreclosures for about 16,000 U.S. households during the holiday season.
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Foreclosures spike 25 percent year-on-year

Foreclosures spike 25 percent year-on-year
The number of homeowners caught in the wave of foreclosures in October grew 25 percent nationally over the same month in 2007, data released Thursday showed.

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De-Mystifying the Lease-Option Agreement - How & When to Use

De-Mystifying the Lease-Option Agreement - How & When to Use Lease-option agreements are a concept and term that get thrown around a lot, but what are they all about? When are they a good idea? Here’s brief overview of what they are and when they can be useful.
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Foreclosures spike 25 percent year-on-year

Foreclosures spike 25 percent year-on-year
The number of homeowners caught in the wave of foreclosures in October grew 25 percent nationally over the same month in 2007, data released Thursday showed.

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Number of first-time home buyers is increasing

Number of first-time home buyers is increasingLow home prices and excess supply helped drive a rise in first-time U.S. home buyers and reduce excess inventory, according to a study released Saturday by The National Association of Realtors.
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Homebuilder sentiment plunges to new low

Homebuilder sentiment plunges to new lowThe National Association of Home Builders says its housing market index plunged to another record low this month.
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Focus: Removing the Barrier

Focus: Removing the Barrier There is one large barrier real estate Agents need to master to create dominance in their marketplace. That one barrier is focus.
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What to Do When Your House Isn’t Selling - Don’t Drop the Price Yet

What to Do When Your House Isn’t Selling - Don’t Drop the Price Yet When your house isn’t selling the first thing people think about is dropping the price. But you have to make sure your house is the best that it can be and better than all the rest in the area. Why would [...]

After big jump, pending home sales fall, again

After big jump, pending home sales fall, again
Pending U.S. home sales fell more than expected in September, after posting a big jump in the previous month.

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Focus: Removing the Barrier

Focus: Removing the Barrier There is one large barrier real estate Agents need to master to create dominance in their marketplace. That one barrier is focus.
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