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After all those foreclusures, not so many houses for sale
Dec 7, 2012
Some cities with high foreclosure rates actually have housing shortages now, not a glut of foreclosed houses on the market. President Obama's mortgage-relief plan has helped, but another factor is hedge funds investing in houses to rent out.
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What's helping the housing market bounce back?
Dec 7, 2012
Things are looking up in the housing market. People are starting to buy houses again. Mortgage rates are at an all-time low and there's lots of inventory. Or is there?
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Homeownership sparks economy in many ways
Dec 6, 2012
Home prices are up nationwide. The recent demand has been good for more than just realtors and lenders.
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Shining a light on the shadow inventory
Nov 27, 2012
The housing market looks better, but what about the so-called shadow inventory?
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What's behind the high fallout rate for mortgage contracts?
Nov 23, 2012
Some analysts believe home buyers' willingness to take out mortgages might be running ahead of banks' willingness to lend to them. But there are likely other factors at play.
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Explaining the FHA with help from Uncle Charlie
Nov 20, 2012
What is the Federal Housing Administration and how does it work? Uncle Charlie and Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explain.
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Whither the mortgage interest tax deduction?
Nov 16, 2012
Tweaks to homeowner deduction -- seen as cornerstone of American Dream -- could be part of 'cliff' deal.
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Another housing agency may need bailout
Nov 15, 2012
The Federal Housing Administration may need taxpayer money as delinquencies mount on loans it guaranteed for first-time home buyers.
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Redefining 'senior living' in Phoenix
Nov 2, 2012
More seniors in the Phoenix area are looking at spending their golden years in the city -- and developers are responding.
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Will new regulations crimp home loans?
Oct 25, 2012
Some fear stricter lending and mortgage standards could chill housing market.
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