By Kate Rogers Homeowners who have been sitting on the sidelines mulling whether or not to jump into the market, housing experts offer the following advice: jump in. Existing home sales
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By LAUREN SCHUKER BLUM In recent years, low interest rates coupled with lower real-estate prices had also made it easier for people in their 20s and early 30s—whom demographers refer
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By Mary Boon Zillow You just bought the cutest house in the quietest neighborhood — or so you thought. Unfortunately, you did your house hunting in the winter, and now
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By ROBERT J. SHILLER In the aftermath of the subprime mortage crisis,our national commitment to homeownership is sure to be questioned as we consider what to do about Fannie Mae
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By Kevin Quealy and Archie Tse Whether renting is better than buying depends on many factors, particularly how fast prices and rents rise and how long you stay in your
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By Nick Timaraous Here’s a look at seven areas to watch during the second half of 2013: 1. What will higher mortgage rates do to housing demand? 2. Don’t higher
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By Mayra David If you’re looking to buy a NYC apartment, there’s a decent chance you are also in the market for a mortgage. We asked some experts to spot
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By Sanette Tanaka North, south, east or west, researchers find north seems best. Most people, knowing nothing else about a city, would rather live in the northern half of town
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By Lisa Prevost Buyers waiting to close on a mortgage should avoid doing anything that might change their credit picture until after the documents are signed and the money is
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