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Home Buying Becomes Affordable

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If you have been thinking of buying a home in the US market, now may be the best time ever to take action on your plans. According to the Wells Fargo Opportunity Index, the combination of sliding property prices and mortgage rates has made home buying today the most affordable it has been in the last twenty years.

Best Practices for HOA Duties and Responsibilities

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Home Owners Associations often face a dilemma when presented with maintenance or repair issues. The housing charters often define the scope of repair issues that fall within the purview of the HOA but more often than not, there are gray areas which make it hard to draw a clear line. Read on for tips...

St. Joe Revises Real Estate Development Plans for Florida

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Another real estate developer - one which develops luxury homes as well as multifamily investment properties - is feeling the pinch of the sluggish real estate market. One of the largest landowning companies in Florida has announced a major revision in its plans for the state.

Using Technology to Boost Real Estate Success

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In a struggling real estate market, where most agencies considered themselves successful simply having breaking even, one company has done the unthinkable and beaten their own sales figures from last year. Here's their secret...

The Role of Freddie Mac in the Housing Recovery

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While Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae figure large in the Obama administration's efforts to help out beleaguered homeowners during the current housing crisis, reports on the two mortgage houses continue to look grim...

Playing Mortgage Lender to Your Children

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The National Association of Realtors reports that one third of all first time home buyers in 2011 received help from their parents in the shape of a gift or a loan. This has several benefits for both parties as long as the decision is approached with suitable caution and some planning.

RMI at a Five Year High

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The Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted 46.6 in the final quarter of 2011, up from 41.7 in the third quarter. While an ROMI below 50 is generally an indicator of low market activity, the current numbers mark an all time high in the last five year period.

How to Prioritize Property Maintenance Jobs

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During these times of economic stagnation, many people - whether it's a landlord or a homeowner or a business owner - have been forced to tighten their finances. Luckily, prioritizing property maintenance jobs is easier than you may think. Here are some easy tips to prioritize your property maintenance expenses...

DeMarco Stands Firm Against Principal Reduction Scheme

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The Obama administration recently offered to triple the incentive package if Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae comply with certain things. However, action is slow to come, as Ed DeMarco of the FHA is heavily opposed to the idea.

Build vs Buy

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Building vs. buying is a huge dilemma and is something that most first time homeowners and/or investors face. However, building is a huge commitment and is not something you should take lightly. Here are the key factors to consider...