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Grants for military homebuyers

A foundation is helping the American dream come true for members of the military. Continue reading

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Best places to buy foreclosures

Potential buyers will find more opportunity in certain cities. Continue reading

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For homebuyers, bigger is better

After stagnating during the housing bust, McMansions are in demand again. Continue reading

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Investors exiting housing market

What does it mean for the housing market when investors lose interest? Continue reading

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Where are the first-time buyers?

New homebuyers are scarce, but they are critical to a housing recovery. Continue reading

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Custom built makes a comeback

Are fancy fixtures and more square footage luring homebuyers? Continue reading

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Heiresses on a homebuying spree

They’re young, rich and not afraid to spend hundreds of millions for the right mansion. Continue reading

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Remember the homebuyer tax credit?

The 2009 first-time homebuyer tax credit didn’t help homebuyers. Continue reading

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Upward trend in homebuying

Finally someone is feeling optimistic about home sales. Builder sentiment rose for the third straight month, according to the December survey by National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo. It’s the first consecutive, three-month upswing since 20… Continue reading

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Student debt blocks homebuyers

More potential first-time homebuyers are living with their parents instead of shopping for a home, further stalling a housing recovery.
Mortgage rates are at record lows and home values have dropped — significantly in some areas of the country — sinc… Continue reading

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