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Homeowners often worry about keeping their homes safe and secure for their families. And it's no wonder: nearly 70 percent of home break-ins are in the form of kick-ins to a door, according to the U. S. Department of Justice. ... Read More
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home prices fell for a third straight month in nearly all cities tracked by a major index. The declines show that most homeowners are not reaping the benefits from some signs of an improving housing market. ... Read More
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Conceding his earlier housing programs have fallen short, President Barack Obama on Wednesday proposed a vast expansion of government assistance to homeowners, aiming to make lower lending rates a possibility for millions of borrowers who have not been able to get out from under burdensome mortgages. ... Read More
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home prices fell for a third straight month in nearly all cities tracked by a major index. The declines show that most homeowners are not reaping the benefits from some signs of an improving housing market. ... Read More
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Builders increased their spending in December for the fifth consecutive month, ending a weak construction year on a hopeful note. ... Read More
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to a record low, the ninth time that has happened in the last year. Even with the cheapest rates in history, the housing market remains depressed. ... Read More
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DEAR BENNY: We have been renting a house with an option to buy for two years now. We recently learned from mail the bank has sent that the property was listed for foreclosure. (No, we have not opened the letters addressed to the owners, but they are from the bank that holds the mortgage and they have been coming every two weeks ... ... Read More
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As you anticipate what exciting things this year will bring, you might notice your home decor has been left behind. Fortunately, you can easily beautify and modernize your home using hints from design experts on the hottest color trends. Don’t worry that you’ll need to break the bank - simply updating the shades of your walls can create the feel of an ... ... Read More
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DEAR BENNY: I am selling my house and received two offers on the same day: The first offer came in first thing in the morning, and I made a counteroffer. Several hours later there was another offer. My agent informed both buyers’ agents of the competing offers and shortly after was informed by buyer’s agent No. 1 that his clients had accepted ... ... Read More
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Foreclosures made up a smaller slice of all U.S. homes sold in last year’s third quarter, as banks delayed placing properties for sale and home sales slowed. ... Read More
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week for the first time this month, though it remained below 4 percent for the eighth straight week. ... Read More
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is proposing a program to allow homeowners with privately held mortgages to refinance at lower interest rates. ... Read More
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While the bathroom may be one of the smallest rooms in the home, it is also the area where we store a multitude of items, from cosmetics to cleaners, laundry to linens. With this in mind, it’s easy for your bath to feel more like crowded, cluttered chaos than the spa sanctuary we long for it to be. ... Read More
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LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. (AP) — At Our Daily Bread Food Pantry, the conversation often centers on real estate. Once taboo details — home values and what people paid for their properties — are casually discussed, and there appears to be little shame in walking away from a mortgage or fighting the bank on a foreclosure. ... Read More
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Home sweet home. With more homeowners deciding to stay put in their homes, rather than attempting to sell in the current market, that old adage is more meaningful than ever. ... Read More
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To get a jump on the upcoming spring selling season, Woodside Homes has started a “40 Homes in 40 Days” sales event at communities throughout the Sacramento and Modesto regions. With a lofty goal of selling 40 homes in 40 days or less, the sales teams at all Woodside Homes communities are receiving daily updates and the authorization to do whatever they ... ... Read More
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A significant shift in consumer preference in new home purchases is the latest by-product of the still-struggling economy. The residential construction market is shrinking and so are houses. ... Read More
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A $25 billion settlement between the nation's major banks and U.S. states over deceptive foreclosure practices during the housing crisis is nearing completion. ... Read More
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Everyone loves granite for kitchen and bath countertops, but many homeowners find this option for adding value to their home, too pricey. When considering a kitchen update I found that granite typically costs $50 to $100 per square foot (including installation). ... Read More
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NEW YORK (AP) — Wells Fargo reported gains in its mortgage business for the fourth quarter on Tuesday. ... Read More
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell again this week to a record low. The eighth record low in a year is attracting few takers because most who can afford to buy or refinance have already done so. ... Read More
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. homebuilders are growing a little less pessimistic about the depressed housing market after seeing more people say they might be open to buying a home this year. ... Read More
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Builders ended 2011 with a third straight year of dismal home construction and the worst on record for single-family home building. But improvement at the end of the year lifted hopes for an eventual recovery. ... Read More
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