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Recap of what's happening in the housing market.

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:25:45 -0600

Friday Five: Mortgage Lending and Limits, Housing Survey, and More

Here’s your five-minute catch-up on this week’s housing market highlights: Read

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Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:07:43 -0600

Avoid Home Equity Loan and Refinancing Scams

Home equity loan and refinancing scams can cost you more than money—these scams can cost you your house. Read

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Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:25:31 -0600

Kucinich Q&A: 20% Downpayment Would Keep Qualified Home Buyers on Sidelines

In an exclusive interview with HouseLogic, Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) explains why he joined a housing industry coalition in opposing a federal regulatory proposal, known as the qualified residential mortgage, that would require home buyers to make a 20% downpayment to purchase a home. Read

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Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:19:48 -0600

Mortgage Options: Patronizing the Family Bank

In a time of choked credit and painfully low CD rates, some home owners and their parents are cutting financial institutions out of the mortgage picture and banking on each other. Read

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Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:23:47 -0600

Escrow Accounts: What’s the Deal?

Does your escrow account ever cross your mind? Probably not. But forgetting to monitor it can lead to lost money and a big headache. Read

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Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:07:15 -0600

Help Stop the 20% Minimum Downpayment Rule

If regulators get their way, many qualified home buyers may be shut out of the market very soon. Home owners and sellers will see their property values take a hit, too: Fewer buyers mean lower home values. Read

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