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Housing’s big chill

Posted on February 25, 2014 by
Existing home sales dropped to the lowest level in a year and a half.
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Builders get cold shoulder

Posted on February 19, 2014 by
Unusually cold weather is partly to blame for a severe drop in builder confidence.
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You had a house crush, admit it

Posted on February 14, 2014 by
Finding the perfect home can be like trying to find the love of your life.
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Competition cooling off for homebuyers

Posted on February 12, 2014 by
As deep housing discounts disappear, buyers will see less competition from investors.
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The happy side of bad job numbers

Posted on February 7, 2014 by
The January employment report was disappointing, but it should keep mortgage rates low.
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Watchdog wants more to bark at

Posted on February 7, 2014 by
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants lenders to share more information about the loans they make.
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Invest in a mortgage REIT?

Posted on February 4, 2014 by
Investors searching for yield might consider mortgage REITs, but be aware of interest-rate and default risk.
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Housing flips zip at a quick clip

Posted on January 30, 2014 by
Last year, Virginia Beach, Va., saw a 141 percent increase in home flipping compared with 2012.
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New-home sales fall, trees exult

Posted on January 28, 2014 by
Frigid weather is a stop sign for buyers, but the housing recovery is still on track.
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Home sales rise, foreclosures fall

Posted on January 23, 2014 by
The housing recovery proves its staying power in 2013.
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