Today’s real estate market changes seemingly by the month, and savvy investors have a vested interest in learning about the market – especially the identity of people who choose to rent instead of buy. According to a recent infographic covering the topic, average rental rates have surged in the U
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12/15/2011
Real estate investment trusts – or REITs – are some of the hottest investment vehicles around these days. They function remarkably similar to mutual funds in that they allow investors to take ownership in holding companies, trusts, and other organizations that either invest in or own real estate
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12/01/2011
In what is a promising sign for some in the real estate industry – and a worrisome one for others – demand for home rentals in the U.S. has surged in the second half of 2011, a sign that more and more people are looking to rent homes rather than buy them. Ever since the collapse of the housing ma
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11/29/2011
After the robo-signing incidents, major lenders tightened their home loan lending standards, which make many previously qualified homeowners unable to purchase a new home. With the high number of foreclosure homes for sale on the market and the stagnant real estate market, these high lending stan
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11/25/2011
Major banks like Bank of America and Wells Fargo have taken a lot of heat for their unethical actions that arguably led to the housing market crash and foreclosure crisis. Unfortunately for Bank of America, someone created an account with the bank’s name and posted mocking messages to homeowners
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11/16/2011
Victims of foreclosures from 2009 to 2010 will finally get their chance to have their cases heard, as the federal government today kicks off its federal foreclosure review process. The process will involve a host of independent consultants who will review residential foreclosures on primary resid
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11/03/2011
When it comes to finding a listing agent, many factors may contribute to your decision. You may examine the agent’s record of accomplishments or licenses/certifications. Some people may even try to find a listing agent that has a captivating, yet persuasive personality in an effort to convince po
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10/14/2011
The housing crisis has a million storylines and about as many players and culprits involved in the huge mess that ultimately resulted in billions of dollars worth of value lost and millions of homes sold at auction – not to mention the near collapse of the American economic system. The Federal Ho
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09/28/2011
It is not news to anyone that consumer confidence is unstable, especially in regards to the real estate market. Although many homebuyers are taking advantage of the low home prices and low interest rates, others are shying away from the real estate market all together. The result? A dip in mortga
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08/25/2011
What makes a home worth what it’s worth? If you’re the person buying an $85 million mansion, that question is probably currently running through your mind over and over again. Today it was announced that The Manor, a world-famous palatial estate built by entertainment moguls Aaron and Candy Spel
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07/18/2011