April jobs bring May rate hikes
Glad tidings about the economy are often bad news for mortgage shoppers, and that's the case today.
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Deciding to downsize
The expected wave of baby boomers moving to smaller homes isn't happening yet.
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Good news for home sellers
A couple of indexes give sellers hope for a quick offer at a higher price.
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March homes sales dip
The housing market paused in its recovery, but buyer demand is increasing.
Borrowers may get 2 checks in deals
There are two separate mortgage settlements that will result in payments to borrowers this year. Don't get them mixed up.
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Investors boosting the recovery
Investor activity and rental demand are playing big roles in the housing market.
Foreclosure payment questions answered
Got questions about the foreclosure payments that are being mailed out to borrowers? Here are some answers.
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See a foreclosure check envelope
This is what the envelope looks like when you receive a check resulting from the foreclosure settlement between the federal government and more than a dozen big banks.
Foreclosure checks bounce
The foreclosure checks bounced.
Lower reverse mortgage amounts
The FHA is changing the rules for lump-sum payouts.
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