Archive By Section - HOME SCENE
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Sales of bank-owned homes and those already on the foreclosure path fell sharply in the second quarter, reflecting a thinner slate of properties for sale in many cities as banks take a measured approach to placing homes on the market.
August 30, 2012
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans signed the most contracts to buy homes in July than at any other point in the last two years, further evidence of a housing recovery.
August 30, 2012
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The new school year is upon us and with it comes hectic schedules and harried mornings that make weekdays a mad dash. With school lunches to make, snacks to prepare and evening meals to plan, getting out the door on time can be a challenge. Having the house in order and a few things made ahead of time can be a huge convenience that means a world of difference in those time-crunched minutes.
August 30, 2012
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Does the bogey man exist?
August 24, 2012
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Dennis
Wyatt
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HOME SCENE
RIPON - The Central Valley Association of Realtors (CVAR) held their annual awards luncheon on July 25 at Spring Creek Golf & Country Club. Awards were given for "Masters Club" which honors top agents in the area based on sales volume. Also awarded were the Realtor & Affiliate of the Year awards for each respective council of CVAR.
August 23, 2012
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DEAR BENNY: I am the owner of a house that has flooded repeatedly over the past eight years. It is paid off. I want to pull the equity out of the property and walk away from it. How do I best approach this task? I have considerable cash assets that I do not want to put at risk.
August 23, 2012
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By BENNY L. KASS
Inman News
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HOME SCENE
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sales of new homes in the United States rose 3.6 percent in July to match a two-year high reached in May, the latest sign of a steady recovery in the housing market.
August 23, 2012
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages have risen for a fourth straight week, remaining slightly above record lows. Cheap mortgages have helped fuel a modest housing recovery this year.
August 23, 2012
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NEW YORK (AP) - Trulia Inc., which operates the real estate website Trulia.com, on Friday filed for an initial public offering that could raise up to $75 million.
August 23, 2012
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Feeling uninspired in your space? Updating the decor in your home is an easy way to add more color, style and personality to rejuvenate your residence. Whether you're making a few updates, like new artwork or wall colors, or renovating an entire room with a completely new look, decorating should be fun, not stressful. With a few simple tips, you can up the design ante in your home without breaking the bank.
August 23, 2012
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San Jose existing home resale prices at the close of escrow were up 7.3 percent in April, May, and June compared to the same quarter in 2011.
August 16, 2012
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Dennis
Wyatt
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Move-up buyers are once again providing muscle to the new home market in Manteca.
August 16, 2012
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Dennis
Wyatt
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HOME SCENE
More and more households have extended family living together under one roof, and the tight fit has some families in the market for a larger home.
August 16, 2012
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages ticked up for the third straight week, staying slightly above record lows. Cheap mortgages have helped fuel a modest housing recovery this year.
August 16, 2012
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WASHINGTON (AP) - New federal rules proposed Wednesday would require all high-risk mortgage lenders to obtain property appraisals for the first time.
August 16, 2012
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