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Central Valley cities are among the most likely in the nation to see further home price drops within the next two years, according to figures compiled by PMI Mortgage Insurance Co., the Walnut Creek-based subsidiary of PMI Group Inc. (NYSE: PMI). There is a 62.3 percent chance of price declines i...
10/10/2007
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NAR: Existing-home sales to fall 10.8% in 2007Hefty declines expected for single-family housing startsWednesday, October 10, 2007Inman NewsThe National Association of Realtors expects sales of previously owned homes to fall 10.8 percent this year compared to last year, and for prices to fall 1.3 ...
10/10/2007
Here's what you do: If you decide to go back to see this development again, hire an agent first. Then, don't turn up without your agent in tow. If the salesperson gives you a hard time, push back. Inform the builder's representative that you're going to make an offer but only with your agent. If ...
10/10/2007
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10/09/2007
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Risk of house price declines falling in many areasDrop in PMI risk index does not indicate market has hit bottomTuesday, October 09, 2007By Matt CarterInman NewsDeclining home prices boosted affordability during the second quarter, reducing the risk of price declines in 28 of the 50 largest metro...
10/09/2007
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Lone Star to wholly acquire Accredited Home LendersCompromise offer settles subprime lender's lawsuitTuesday, October 09, 2007Inman NewsLone Star Fund says it will purchase the remaining outstanding shares of Accredited Home Lenders Holding Co. by Thursday, resolving a dispute over the investment...
10/09/2007
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Where are today's best real estate bargains?Look for areas with good transportation, growing populationMonday, October 08, 2007By Dian HymerInman News The housing market is soft. Hard times for some can mean opportunity time for others. Could now be a good time to step into the housing marker and...
10/08/2007
How are mortgage payments calculated?A look at how interest-only and fully amortizing loans were bornMonday, October 08, 2007By Jack GuttentagInman News The one thing that virtually all borrowers know about their mortgages is the amount of the initial scheduled payment. This is the amount they ar...
10/08/2007
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Real Estate 101: Top Tips to Improving Your Home by Kinan BeckIf you are trying to sell your home, you will want to take a few steps to improve it in order to get the best price possible. By following these simple tips, you will be able to get a great price and to sell your home as quickly as pos...
10/07/2007