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Existing-Home Sales Show Modest Dip Existing-home sales declined slightly in February, with modest gains in the Northeast and Midwest offset by softer sales in the South and West, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.Existing-home sales, which are finalized transactions that include...

Short-Sale Incentives Start April 5th Potential buyers of short-sale homes might consider waiting until April 5th before making a formal offer. That's the date the federal government will begin offering lenders financial incentives to hasten the process. Under the new rules, banks will seek a BPO...

Option-ARM Rates Could Spike Option-ARM loans represent fewer than 2 percent of all home loans, but those loans add up to nearly $300 billion because they were written to finance pricey homes, according to research firm First American CoreLogic. So far, rates on many option ARMs haven't risen bec...

HAMP Applicants Risk Credit Score Reduction Borrowers who apply for the government's Making Home Affordable program are likely to have their credit scores drop about 100 points. This can be a nasty surprise if they try to get a car loan or even apply for a job. "It's a feeling of being duped," sa...

Co-Op For Sale In New Hyde Park New York - MLS# 2272311 - $229,990.                       All New Bright And Airy Co-Op, New Kitchen And Bath, All New Sheetrock Thru-Out, 2 Nice Size Bedrooms And Full Attic. Pets Allowed. Heat Included In Maintenance.                   Home Characteristics - Styl...

Co-Ops For Sale In Long Beach New York - MLS# 2272255 - $225,000.                     Move Right Into This Large Studio With Alcove In Waterfront Building With City Views, New Kitchen, Updated Bathroom, Dining Area, Living Room, Hardwood Floors, Washer/Dryer On Every Floor, Oceanfront Sundeck, Ca...

Homes For Sale In Levittown New York - MLS# 2273081 - $339,000.                     Nice Clean Cape In Salk/Mcarthur Schools Offers 3 Bedrooms Up, All Redone - Sheetrock, Electric. Eat-In-Kitchen With New Appliances, Formal Dining Room, Living Room With Fireplace, TV Room, Full Bath, Burner And R...

Homes For Sale In North Babylon, New York - MLS# 2271562 - $279,000.                       Beautiful All Renovated Home - Make It Yours! Features New Roof, Siding, Windows, 150 Amps, New Gas Heating, New Hot Water Heater, New Kitchen With Stainless Steel Appliances, Hardwood Floors And 2 New Bath...

Homes For Sale In Deer Park, New York - MLS# 2270150 - $239,999.                     Nice Ranch, Offers 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Eat-In-Kitchen, Den, Laundry Area, Carport, Great Location, Close To All, 200 Amp. Electric, Roof 5 Years Young, Heat 10 Years Young.               ...

Homes For Sale In Long Beach New York - MLS# 227160 - $535,000.                     Good Income House! Great Investment! Entry Hall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, 2 New Baths, Hardwood Floors. Downstairs - Eat-In-Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Bath, New Siding, 2 Blocks From B...