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Entries from February 2012

Real estate ‘misery’ and the presidential race

February 29th, 2012 · Comments Off

Foreclosure-ridden states top Trulia’s ‘Housing Misery Index’

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Michael Jordan selling home for $29 million

February 29th, 2012 · Comments Off

The NBA star is selling his 56,000 square-foot contemporary estate, basketball court included.

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Uncle Sam wants you to rent out its foreclosed homes

February 29th, 2012 · Comments Off

Want to become a landlord in one of the nation’s hardest-hit foreclosure neighborhoods? Well, Uncle Sam has a deal for you.

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The Real Estate Roundabout

February 29th, 2012 · Comments Off

Real estate job woes, North Dakotans in Arizona, and more …

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MRED MLS to feed real estate listings to Trulia

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Members can ‘opt in’ to syndication program

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Real estate and the Grammys: It’s not the dress — it’s how you wear it

February 29th, 2012 · Comments Off

Letters from the Home Front

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February 29th, 2012 · Comments Off

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Fannie Mae asks Uncle Sam for $4.6 billion more

February 29th, 2012 · Comments Off

Fannie Mae is short $4.6 billion and it wants the U.S. government to foot the bill. The mortgage giant reported a net loss of $2.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2011 after it got slammed by falling home prices.


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Property showings made easy

February 29th, 2012 · Comments Off

Associations find success with member benefit

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When disaster strikes: Have a plan

February 28th, 2012 · Comments Off

9-item checklist for emergency preparedness

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Housing settlement details due out this week

February 28th, 2012 · Comments Off

Final details are due out this week in the $26 billion settlement to help struggling homeowners and settle charges of abusive and negligent foreclosure practices, according to President Obama’s housing chief.

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Help-U-Sell launches Web-based real estate search app

February 28th, 2012 · Comments Off

Flat-fee franchise company also rolls out redesigned broker websites

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Fight brewing over .MLS Web domain

February 28th, 2012 · Comments Off

Operator of MLS.com opposes application by group of 54 MLSs

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Your digital presence: Are you an owner or a renter?

February 28th, 2012 · Comments Off

Consider trade-offs in your online approach

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Listing of the Week: Own a part of Civil War history

February 28th, 2012 · Comments Off

How about a piece of Civil War history for your next home? Built in 1930, this home for sale by owner was previously owned by Massachusetts Civil War Governor John Andrew.How about a piece of Civil War history for your next home? Built in 1930, this home for sale by owner was previously owned by Massachusetts Civil War Governor John Andrew.


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6 cities where home prices are falling sharply

February 28th, 2012 · Comments Off

Although there have been some recent encouraging signs that the housing industry is getting back on its feet, home prices are still falling in virtually all the nation’s big metro areas, according to data released Tuesday.


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Home prices are lowest since 2002

February 28th, 2012 · Comments Off

National home prices fell 4% in the fourth quarter of 2011, putting them back at levels last seen in mid-2002.

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Foreclosures take longer for the rich, report says

February 28th, 2012 · Comments Off

If you’re living in an expensive McMansion and can’t make the mortgage payments you may be better off than a homeowner of a modest split-level that’s underwater.


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Home prices index hits lowest since 2003

February 28th, 2012 · Comments Off

A real estate for sale sign is displayed outside a home in Chandler Heights, Ariz.Single-family home prices ended 2011 on a downbeat note as a drop in prices in December sent the seasonally-adjusted index to its lowest level since 2003, a closely watched survey said on Tuesday.


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FHA to hike premiums on mortgages

February 28th, 2012 · Comments Off

In an effort to bolster its capital reserves, the Federal Housing Administration is planning to hike the insurance premiums it charges borrowers.

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