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By John Higgins

Mortgage and Lending with Mortgage 1, Inc. NMLS #136061

December 30, 2013 07:55 AM


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Housing's Best Buys for 2014
Find out where real estate is most undervalued, but where prices are predicted to increase in the new year.

Buyers Get Extended Offer Period on REOs
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced an extension of their "first look" programs, allowing buyers a longer bidding window on REO properties without fear of investor competition.

As Mortgage Rates Climb, Home Sales Slip
Rising mortgage rates are biting into home sales, a trend that will likely continue as interest rates readjust in the new year.

Bank Giant Accused of Discriminatory Lending
National City Bank is being accused by two government agencies of charging African-American and Hispanic borrowers more on their mortgages when compared to white borrowers with similar credit histories.

Chicago Real Estate Developer and Housing Advocate Dies
John W. Baird—prominent Chicago real estate developer and champion of fair housing, open space, and historic preservation—passed away this weekend at the age of 98.

The Most Desirable Celebrity Neighbors
Americans rank which celebrity they’d most want to have next door.


The Color of the Year for 2014 Is…

Health Reform: What You Need to Know

I Heart My Home: Pennsylvania Pad Made for Entertaining

Set Expectations Early and Often

An Uncomfortable Stop

Historic Renovation Dos and Don'ts


With Caring Hands

Bid for More Business

Good Neighbor Honorable Mentions

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