house value: The Trouble with Mortgages - 08/04/08 08:28 PM
Have you been looking for a new home lately? If you are one of the lower numbers of Americans looking for a new home and a new mortgage, you might be in for a surprise. New mortgages have gotten more difficult to secure as the housing sector fights to eliminate the … (0 comments)
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house value: The Pain of Home Over-Improvement - 08/03/08 08:27 PM
Upgrade your kitchen and master bath and you will instantly see a high financial payout is the common wisdom in the home improvement market. But putting in high-end appliances and upgrades to your home does not instantly ensure a full recoup of the costs plus profit. There are other factors involved … (0 comments)
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house value: Smart Real Estate Improvements - Windows - 07/29/08 09:32 PM
There are a number of quick and easy tips and tricks you can do to improve your home. Before you start making changes, however, analyze if the change you want to make will have the impact that you are looking for. After all, sales pitches can sometimes fall short of your … (0 comments)
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house value: The Pain of Closing Costs - 07/21/08 10:42 PM
Closing costs can be one of the trickiest things new home buyers face when purchasing a property. It is the hidden costs and surprise jack-in-the-box that pops up just as your hopes that the purchase is finally complete and have been set in place. Closing costs are the reason that many … (0 comments)
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house value: The Fight over Mortgage Rules - 07/20/08 10:33 PM
Considering the current state of the real estate market, it came as no surprise that the Federal Reserve would swoop in to regulate and tighten allowances on mortgages for homebuyers. The overhaul of the mortgage lending system is in full swing with consumer groups and lenders on both sides of the … (0 comments)
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house value: Mortgage Rules and Regulations: More is Needed - 07/18/08 03:25 PM
The Federal Reserve is reviewing the rules and regulations for the mortgage industry. The proposed regulations come after thousands of people have requested a review of the requirements lenders follow when establishing credit for home purchases.
With the revised proposal and a look at revisions in the lending requirements, the Federal … (0 comments)
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house value: Frannie Mae and Freddie Mac are Finding Help - 07/16/08 11:02 PM
In an effort to find more and more assistance with the current real estate problems, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are in talks with the Treasury, White House officials and the Federal Reserve. In essence, both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are looking for ways to give additional financing for the … (0 comments)
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house value: Swooping In at the Lower Prices - 07/15/08 09:47 PM
Even while the rest of the country is suffering under the deflated economy and woeful real estate market situation, there will always be those individuals who can afford to purchase. And now, with the rock bottom home prices, the time to buy real estate has never been better. Real estate investors … (0 comments)
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house value: Smart Tips for When to Buy a Home - 07/12/08 10:11 PM
Search for any article on real estate lately and you will read a lot of doom and gloom scenarios. While it is true that the real estate market is struggling overall, there are some top tips to consider before you purchase a home, no matter what the rest of the mortgage … (0 comments)
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house value: Manhattan Moving - 07/11/08 05:15 PM
While the rest of the country is suffering under the plummeting prices of the real estate market, it seems that Manhattanites have a good reason to feel protected. Although sales are down in this popular and prestigious area of New York, the strong demand for luxury living in the area has … (0 comments)
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house value: Are Foreclosures Slowing Down? - 07/09/08 07:02 PM
Although nearly 170,000 homeowners were able to avoid foreclosure in the month of May due to the help of alliance leaders, the number of foreclosures still continued to rise. With more and more mortgage assistance groups preventing foreclosures, the hope is that the overall number in troubled homes will drop. However, … (1 comments)
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house value: The Senate Tries to Save the Real Estate Market - 07/08/08 11:46 PM
Although it has been in the works for years, a rescue package for the housing market is finally in the works. Many pieces of the package have been debated by Congress for years, hence the delay, the grouping is now on hand to move towards its completion.
However, due to these … (0 comments)
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house value: Harvard To Study The Real Estate Market - When Will It Be Easy To Sell My House - 07/07/08 10:39 AM
The fact that the real estate industry is at a low point right now is not a secret. However, even Harvard has taken on the real estate market to analyze what is currently influencing and affecting the industry.Home prices and sales in the real estate market have plummeted. In addition, foreclosure … (0 comments)
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house value: Banks are Freezing Home Equity Lines Of Credit - Do Your Need Yours To Sell Your House? - 07/04/08 11:17 PM
What would you do if your bank called to tell you that your home equity line of credit had been frozen or even cancelled? For most homeowners, shock would be the first emotion followed quickly by confusion.Why would banks be pulling the line of credit from homeowners who have had no … (0 comments)
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house value: Get More from the House You’re Stuck With - 07/02/08 11:53 PM
You want a bigger and better home. However, with the current housing market the way that it is, you might not be able to sell your house for what you want. There are homeowners that have spent billions of dollars renovating their homes during the better times. Many home investors see … (0 comments)
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house value: Will Home Owners Insurance Protect Your Home in a Storm? - 06/30/08 10:21 PM
The news has been filled with stories on environmental disasters lately. As more and more storms roll over the country, citizens in the coastal communities and in the Midwest alike are asking the same question: Is my house safe? And if not, will my home owners insurance cover me for my … (0 comments)
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house value: What to Do about the House Next Door - 06/26/08 10:15 PM
When it comes time to sell your home, curb appeal can be tremendously important. From the start, your home needs to make a solid first impression that will carry the future home buyer into the house on a positive note. Even if your home looks wonderful, however, your neighbors house and … (0 comments)
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house value: How You Are Affected By The Foreclosure Next Door - 06/11/08 12:27 PM
Your neighbor is facing a foreclosure. Not your problem, right. Think again. If you have a foreclosure in your neighborhood even if you are not struggling to pay the mortgage in your own home, it can spell trouble for your property. If you think the foreclosure crisis spells bad news for … (0 comments)
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house value: What is My Property Worth - Who Will Buy My House? - 04/23/08 12:36 PM
It is happening again. Every three to five years the real estate market goes through another cycle and pessimism creeps into many. When the market is going down is it mostly caused by demand for new houses falling. The continuation in falling housing prices changes the psychology of home buyers so … (0 comments)
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house value: Sell My House Myself FSBO - House Value - 03/08/08 02:41 PM
When it comes to selling your house you have a few home selling options. You can sell your house with a real estate agent, you can sell your house for sale by owner, FSBO, or you can sell your house to a real estate investor. No matter what you may think … (0 comments)
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