for sale: Things That Can Hurt Your Home
- 06/21/13 10:06 AM
Bad neighbours are nothing to laugh about, according to the Appraisal Institute. A rumpled yard, close proximity to a sex offender or having as ill-fated commercial facility nearby such as power plant or funeral home, might decrease the value of surrounding homes by as much as 15%. A bad neighbour can also be a venture or government enterprise whose very existence drives the worth of your property down. Below are seven surprising neighbours that can decrease your home’s value: Foreclosed Homes. Possibly the biggest single factor that creates nearby home values down is a foreclosure. A current study by the Massachusetts Institute (0 comments)
for sale: Home Prices Soar to Largest Gain in 7 Years
- 06/13/13 01:22 AM
The housing recovery has picked up speed, as home prices posted their highest year-over-year gain since February 2006, according to the latest housing data from CoreLogic. CoreLogic's home price index climbed 12.1 percent in April over year-ago levels. Home prices have been on the rise for more than a year. "The pace of the housing market recovery quickened in April as home prices rose across the U.S.," says Anand Nallathambi, CoreLogic's chief executive officer. "We expect this trend to continue, bolstered by tight supplies and pent-up buyer demand." CoreLogic economists predict home prices will rise another 2.7 percent in May. The (0 comments)
for sale: Fannie Asks Agents to Help Speed Short Sales
- 06/13/13 01:15 AM
Fannie Mae is asking listing real estate agents to register accepted short sale offers with the agency in order to allow the mortgage giant to work with the mortgage servicer to help expedite the process and finalize the sale more quickly. Agents are asked to provide the property address, MLS listing information, offer details, and any lien information on Fannie Mae’s Home Path Web site (www.homepathforshortsales.com). Listing agents are also asked to upload copies of the sales contract, estimated net sheet or HUD-1 settlement statement, and borrower authorization form. The mortgage giant is also encouraging agents to contact them early in the (0 comments)
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