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NAR Joins Nation in Celebrating National Homeownership Month in June
June 04, 2007
To help celebrate National Homeownership Month, NAR is providing REALTORS® with a wealth of resources and tools that support homeownership and strong communities.
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Pending Home Sales Index Might Show Stabilizing Market
June 01, 2007
The housing market could edge down farther, but it appears to be in the process of leveling out.
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How to Size Up a Home's Landscaping Worth
May 05, 2007
Encourage buyers to assess the worth of a property's outdoor features, from the size and age of trees to the land's contour and soil type.
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Home Owners Expect Prices to Stay the Same
May 04, 2007
The near-zero change in prices anticipated by the typical home owner will restrain borrowing against home equity, a new report finds.
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Fed Plans Public Hearing on Abusive Lending
May 03, 2007
A June 14 public hearing will examine how the central bank can use its regulatory authority to curb abusive lending practices.
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Voters Want Housing in Presidential Race
May 02, 2007
Affordability is too important for candidates to ignore as they run for their party nomination.
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Loan Demand Up Despite Higher Rates
May 02, 2007
An increase of 1.4 percent suggests solid foundation for a positive outlook.
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Top 10 Counties for Millionaire Residents
May 01, 2007
Real estate holdings are a part of their wealth; sunbelt areas dominate.
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NYC - Iron Triangle to Get Mixed-Use Look
May 01, 2007
Auto salvage yards, junk areas to give way to housing, offices.
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When Your Neighbor's Trees are on Your Property
April 26, 2007
Do you know where your property line is located?
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Slow Housing Market Means Rising Apartment Rents
April 05, 2007
Rental vacancies aren't declining much, despite market changes.
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Mortgage Applications Up Compared with Last Year
April 04, 2007
MBA sees dip for the week, but year-over-year shows increase.
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Foreclosures Rise as Borrowers Lose Struggle to Pay
April 04, 2007
More than one million households could be impacted, analyst says.
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Zillow Search Site Adds Home Q&A, Profile Page
April 04, 2007
The Q&A feature allows visitors to post question, get practitioner response.
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NAR and Mayors Recognize Six Cities for Expanding Affordable Housing Opportunities
April 03, 2007
NAR and the United States Conference of Mayors have designated six cities as 2007 Ambassador Cities.
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Pending Home Sales Show Effects of Weather, Possible Subprime Impact
April 03, 2007
A forward-looking index based on pending home sales indicates that bad weather, and possibly the loss of some subprime lending, will dampen sales closed in March and April.
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NAR Reaffirms Pledge to Every American's Fair Housing Right
April 02, 2007
As the nation celebrates April as Fair Housing Month, NAR and its 1.3 million members reaffirm their commitment to America’s policy of fair housing and pledge to continue working to eliminating housing discrimination.
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REALTORS Call for Comprehensive National Natural Disaster Policy
March 27, 2007
The policy should recognize that property owners, private insurance markets, and all levels of government must work together to successfully address the problem of available and affordable property insurance.
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Existing-Home Sales Rise Again in February
March 23, 2007
Last month’s increase was the biggest monthly rise since March 2004, when sales also rose 3.9 percent.
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NAR Joins Coalition to Kick Off Housing America 2007
March 21, 2007
The campaign aims to convey the state of the nation’s housing, reestablish housing as a national priority, and more.
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Housing Starts Markets Up
March 21, 2007
Housings starts rebounded in February from a nine-year low...
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NAR Pledges Support for Comprehensive Approach to Address Natural Disasters
March 20, 2007
NAR has pledged to help Congress craft a national natural disaster plan that would include accessible and affordable insurance, improved preparedness and thorough planning for recovery efforts.
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How To Avoid The Real Estate 'F' Word -- Before You Buy
March 14, 2007
The government is waging war against the axis of mortgage evils -- predatory lending, mortgage fraud, subprime loans and non traditional mortgages.
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Housing Stays Hot for World's Hot Shots
March 14, 2007
The uber wealthy are driving prices in the world's desirable neighborhoods.
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Low 30-Year Rates Spur Loan Applications
March 14, 2007
A jump of almost 20 percent shows continuing confidence in housing.
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Housing Recovery Likely This Year, But Timing Isn't Clear
March 13, 2007
Unusual weather patterns and problems in the subprime lending marketplace are creating challenges in assessing housing market conditions.
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NAR Joins Coalition to Kick Off “Housing America 2007”
March 11, 2007
The campaign aims to convey the state of the nation’s housing, reestablish housing as a national priority, and more.
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January Pending Homes Sales Down Due to Weather Fluctuations
March 06, 2007
WASHINGTON, March 06, 2007 -
Pending home sales declined in January from a strong upturn in December due to unusual weather patterns, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
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New Tankless Hot Water Heaters
March 01, 2007
Hot water heaters don't last forever. Ten years is about when you have to consider replacing them.
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Home Sales at Highest Level in 7 Months
February 27, 2007
NAR's chief economist says mild weather likely triggered short-term sales gains in January. Find out more from NAR's latest existing-home sales report.
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Taxpayers in Big Apple Hit Hardest
February 22, 2007
New York City taxpayers pay more in state and local taxes than residents in eight other American cities with populations of 1 million people or more.
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Fourth Quarter Commercial Real Estate Index Hovering at Record High
February 22, 2007
A forward looking index for the commercial real estate market has increased for seven consecutive quarters and is holding at the highest level on record.
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New York City Market Heats Up
February 19, 2007
In January, the New York City housing market saw double-digit percentage increases in both prices and signed contracts compared to the year earlier period.
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Residential Benzene Exposure
February 15, 2007
It is well accepted that at a sufficient duration and level of exposure, benzene exposure can make you sick.
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Relocation Fees Getting Tough for Practitioners
February 13, 2007
With many relocation companies charging 35 percent or more of commissions, some practitioners are wondering whether taking relocating clients is worth it.
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Minnesota - Mortgage Fraud Case Broadens to 60 Deals
February 13, 2007
One former lender is leading investigators to others in a spreading web of illegal activity.
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Taxes - Don't Forget to Deduct Rental Depreciation
February 11, 2007
It's complicated, but you'll pay in the end if you don't.
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Commercial Real Estate Booming Worldwide
February 07, 2007
Worldwide investment in commercial real estate rose by 33 percent last year to a record $645 billion, according to Cushman & Wakefield Inc., a real estate adviser and research company.
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Industrial Market Looks Promising for 2007
February 05, 2007
Although rents and construction didn't increase as much as anticipated, the industrial real estate market was marked by steady demand in the fourth quarter of 2006
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Senate Moves To Protect Consumers by Prohibiting Banks from Entering Real Estate
January 29, 2007
The Community Choice in Real Estate Act, S.413, introduced Friday, is cosponsored by senators on both sides of the aisle.
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