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Mortgage reform targets foreclosure abuse, mortgage servicing failures

Broderick Perkins — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:11 +0000

Foreclosure abuse prevention and mortgage servicing failures are the targets of a major set of new provisions in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's overhaul of mortgage regulations.

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Home buyers’ interactive, online tool sorts 230 CA home buyer asssitance programs

Mark K. Hicks — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:40 +0000

The California Association of Realtors (CAR) is helping qualified home buyers tap into more than 230 home buyer down payment and assistance programs offering millions that go unused every year because home buyers are unaware of them.

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Smooth moves prevent identity theft

Special Report — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:00:17 +0000

Moving can be an overwhelming and distracting experience that creates opportunities for enterprising criminals to steal your identity.

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San Francisco Bay Area home prices set to surpass pre-crash record highs

Broderick Perkins — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:00:26 +0000

San Francisco Bay Area home prices are a few months away from not only returning to pre-crash levels, but zooming into uncharted price territory, if current market conditions continue in the immediate future.

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VA home loan appraisal standards strict, but not insurmountable

Special Report — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:00:13 +0000

As with any regulation, complying can be daunting, but the requirements for appraisals for VA home loans are reasonable and designed to protect both the buyer and the lender from an unsafe, unhealthy home.

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Mortgage interest rates reverse course on economic gains

Corbin Perkins — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:26:02 +0000

Most mortgage interest rates rose on a host of good economic news, much of it generated by the federal government's long-term efforts, including Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae profits, higher wages, the expiration of the payroll tax cut and the fiscal cliff deal.

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Home much home can you afford? Redux

ExposeYourselfPR — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:57 +0000

Affordability isn't just about the cost of the property. It also begs the question: "What are my lending options?" Just as consumers seek the perfect property to fit his or her lifestyle, the consumer must also get to know his or her purchasing power. Here are more tips for buyers, especially first-timers.

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Silicon Valley real estate listings nearly double, inventories remain low

Robert Aldana — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:08:36 +0000

More sellers are coming to market in Silicon Valley. The area has seen its active inventory almost double in the first four months of 2013, moving from 571 single-family homes and 149 condos in early January to 1,013 single family homes and 258 condos in early May.

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OMG! Mortgage rates continue run on record lows

Corbin Perkins — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:03:46 +0000

Average interest rates for both the 15-year fixed rate mortgage (FRM) and the 5-year adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) fell to new record lows, both for the second consecutive week, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey for the ...

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CFPB amends CARD Act, giving stay-at-home spouses, partners greater access to credit cards

Special Report — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:00:48 +0000

Under the old CARD Act rule, stay-at-home spouses or partners with access to income and the ability to manage, debt were being declined for credit card accounts, because of a regulatory quirk. That's changed. Credit card issuers have six months to comply with the new rule.

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How to house hunt with kids in tow

ExposeYourselfPR — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:00:03 +0000

Including your kids in your home search doesn't have to be a chore. You could find that they have questions about a property you overlooked. Their additional perspective could prove useful when you make your final decision. Here's how to successfully bring the kids.

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Need a school to go with that new home? Do your homework

ExposeYourselfPR — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:00:01 +0000

If you're planning to move and you have children, you certainly want to learn all you can about the school districts in your desired home shopping areas, but If you've never "school shopped," this can be tough. Here are some approaches to take with your agent's help.

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Cluttering up the American Dream

Special Report — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:00:39 +0000

A rigorously documented book paints a troubling picture about the American culture of clutter: costly but unused "master suites"; children who rarely go outside; stacks and stacks of clutter; entire walls devoted to displays of Barbie dolls and Beanie Babies; garages so packed with household overflow that cars have to be parked on the street.

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Smartphones in space: NASA life imitates Star Trek art

Broderick Perkins — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:00:32 +0000

National Aeronautics and Space Administration is bringing to life in space a "tricorder" device similar to what futuristic Star Trek characters depend upon as much as we depend upon smartphones.

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Is the residential real estate inventory shortgage real?

Peter G. Miller — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:00:43 +0000

A steady stream of claims that the real estate marketplace somehow has an inventory shortage can't be true when, at the same time, there is an annual increase in the number of distressed properties for sale, properties typically sold at a discount.

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