2/2/2010 1:49:00 PM
FHA relaxes anti-flipping rule
WASHINGTON – Feb. 2, 2010 – Effective yesterday, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) started providing mortgage insurance for some home purchases in which the seller bought the property and held it for less than 90 days. The agency changed ...
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2/2/2010 9:36:00 AM
Loan modifications: Streamlined application process to begin June1
Treasury officials said Thursday that starting June 1, borrowers will be able to submit a streamlined package of documents, including two pay stubs, to qualify for the Obama administration Making Home Affordable loan modifications. If borrowers make their ...
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1/27/2010 9:43:00 AM
Florida’s existing home, condo sales up in December 2009
ORLANDO, Fla. – Jan. 25, 2010 – Florida’s existing home sales rose in December, marking 16 months that sales activity has increased in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Existing ...
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1/27/2010 9:35:00 AM
Area home sales buck downward trend
By BOB KOSLOW Business Writer/Daytona Beach News Journal DAYTONA BEACH -- House prices in Volusia and Flagler counties continue to fall and sales continue to rise. "I think since the market has begun to stabilize, the people that were on the fence are ...
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12/29/2009 6:19:00 PM
New Year Resolutions for Your Home
It's time to check out your home’s physical fitness and put it on an ‘energy diet.’ Even new homes can be modified to help you save on your utility bills. By cutting wasteful energy use, an energy-efficient home is a strong defense against ...
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12/22/2009 10:05:00 PM
Florida Home & Condo Sales Up in November
Florida's existing home sales rose in November, marking 15 months that sales activity has increased in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors. Existing home sales rose 61 percent last month with a ...
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12/15/2009 7:16:00 PM
New Survey Results from Trulia and Realty Trac
Fewer homebuyers are likely to consider purchasing a foreclosed property in the future, according to a survey conducted by the online real estate companies Trulia.com and RealtyTrac. Conducted in early November, the survey reported 43% of US adults indicate ...
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12/10/2009 10:21:00 PM
Move/Up/Repeat Home Buyer Tax Credit - Q & A
The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has established a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified move-up/repeat home buyers (existing home owners) purchasing a principal residence after November 6, 2009 and on or before April 30, 2010 ...
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12/8/2009 7:57:00 PM
RE/MAX Builds on Foreclosure Expertise
To support its pre-foreclosure and foreclosure experts in the real estate business, RE/MAX International, Inc. announced that it is growing its distressed property expertise through a partnership with the Five Star Institute (FSI). The strategic partnership ...
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12/2/2009 7:32:00 PM
Treasury Dept Issues New Rules for Distressed Homeowners
The Treasury Department unveiled sweeping rules this week to help financially troubled homeowners who need to sell but can't get a price high enough to pay off their mortgages. Homeowners will even get $1,500 to help cover their moving costs. The plan ...
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