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Freddie Mac CreditSmart® Online Tutorial Helps Prepare Future Borrowers for Homeownership

Freddie Mac recently announced a free, online CreditSmart(R) tutorial  to provide working...
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Real Estate Q&A: How to Get Out of a Land Deal Gone Bad

(MCT)—QUESTION: I bought a vacant lot a few years ago on the Internet, sight unseen. Turns...
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Positive Equity Is Driving Down Defaults

Homeowners with positive equity in their homes have fewer problem loans and are outperforming...
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Seventy-one Percent Still Say It’s a Good Time to Buy

Home prices are rising at double digit rates. Inventories are at historic lows. Two out of...
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Ask the Expert: How to Prepare for a Home Inspection

Today’s expert Q & A is with David R. Leopold, owner of Pillar To Post Home Inspection...
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Your Facebook Friends May Affect Your Credit Score

From FICO to Facebook, some lending institutions are turning to social media to assess your...
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Sources of New Home Sales Financing

While the sources of finance for new home sales have changed noticeably since the start of the...
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Fastest Growing Franchises in Home Improvement

Since the recession, many consumers are looking to increase the value of their homes and...
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5 Ways Borrowers Can Land the Best Mortgage

(MCT)—After riding a swift updraft earlier this year, mortgage rates have steadied at around...
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Home Buyers Value Environmentally Friendly Features

Homeowners frequently see their heating bills rise as fall begins and the weather cools. For...
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Benefits of Real Estate Investment vs. Stocks and Bonds

As the economic recovery continues to build, Americans are again able to consume and invest;...
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How Long Does It Take to Build a House?

Thinking about building a new home, weighing the pros and cons of building versus buying, or...
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