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3% down and 620 credit score? They qualify
Easy-qualify mortgages may be coming back. A new Wells Fargo product works for 620 credit scores with 3% down - and gifts or downpayment programs are okay. Read more.
Real estate market isn't as fun as it used to be
AP report: Agents are making more money because home prices have gone up - but they have fewer listings to offer buyers and the economic rebound has enticed more agents to enter the business. Read more.
Virtual reality home-tour tech developing rapidly
If Facebook's Oculus Rift mission was to bring virtual reality gear to true believers, Google's evolving VR vision is introducing otherworldly tech to the masses. Read more.
Fla. consumers a bit less optimistic in May
Presidential campaigns often talk about economic problems and that may have had an impact. Perceptions about personal finances rose but U.S. outlooks declined. Read more.
FEMA wants to reform flood insurance program
After Superstorm Sandy, many homeowners turned down for coverage found FEMA's appeals process frustrating. In the future, FEMA wants to provide more help. Read more.
Facebook is digital peer pressure for homebuyers
A study found that Facebook users who read friends' posts about home values rising and other happy ownership stories are more likely to jump into the market. Read more.
Ormond Beach: Construction surging beyond last year's pace
Miami: Hibiscus Island home sells for record $13.6M
Lee County: San Carlos Islanders fight for working waterfront
Leesburg: Veterans Village relocated to Umatilla
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