Want to speed up closings? 6 tips
Buyers who want to shorten the home buying process and move in quickly can do so if they’re willing to
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Fed raises key interest rate for first time in year
The Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates by a quarter point, which could impact some adjustable-rate mortgages and other consumer
Read moreRenting better than buying in more U.S. cities
FAU/FIU study: With the cost of a home rising faster than rental costs, the buy-versus-rent question is tipping more toward
Read moreStudy: It will get harder for first-time buyers
Fewer and fewer listings are suitable for the average first-time homebuyer. A Trulia study found a 12.1% year-to-year decline, taking
Read moreSBA: Over $50M in Fla. hurricane disaster loans
Fla. businesses and residents hurt by Oct.’s Hurricane Matthew received help from the Small Business Admin., but the deadline to
Read moreNAR forecast: 2017 sales to expand 'modestly'
Existing home sales will rise in 2017 but not by much, NAR projects. While 57% of renters this month said
Read moreStruggling homeowners get holiday break
Most lenders, along with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, say they won’t evict homeowners going through foreclosure during the holiday
Read moreTrends: Today's buyers want a 'healthy home'
When today’s buyers weigh home choices, many consider more than good schools, granite countertops and smart technology. As asthma and
Read moreFacebook says it got more ad metrics wrong
Agents who use Facebook advertising may not get accurate data on the number of people reached. Facebook says the errant
Read moreFla. town temporarily bans new sober homes
One Fla. city announced a temporary moratorium on sober homes, which generally have Fair Housing Act protection, after HUD and
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