Daily Archives: August 6, 2012

Reflection of the Day: August 6th, 2012

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Every Man Contains in Himself the Whole Form of Human Nature — Michael de Montaigne http://www.reflectionfortheday.com    

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Real Estate Outlook: New Homes Sale Decline

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RealtyTimes.com, August 6th, 2012 New home sales fell for the month of June, according to HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau. The pace of sales for newly built, single-family homes slowed 8.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of … Continue reading →

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Opportunity Knocking for Mortgage Refinance One Last Time

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Or Miss the Chance of a Lifetime RealtyTimes.com, August 6th, 2012 Now is the right time and place for all American homeowners to determine if a refinance is possible and advantageous for them. At this point in history, it is … Continue reading →

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To Rent or Own: How Consumers Decide Between the Two

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08/03/2012 By: Esther Cho, DSNews.com In a study to examine what factors would drive a person to rent or own in their next move, Fannie Mae found that a mix of demographics and attitudinal drivers were key, while negative housing … Continue reading →

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Housing Scorecard Examines Hobbled Recovery

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08/03/2012 By: Tory Barringer, DSNews.com Though the skies above the housing market appear to be clearing, the July edition of the Obama administration’s Housing Scorecard warns of another storm to come. HUD and Treasury Department released the latest scorecard Friday, … Continue reading →

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Should I Rent my House if I can’t Sell it?

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Posted: 06 Aug 2012, KCM Blog There has been a lot written about how buying a home is less expensive than renting one in many parts of the country. Rents are skyrocketing and homes are at bargain prices. These two … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Closing Costs Drop 7% over 12-month Period

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Posted by kpanchuk on 8/6/12, HousingWire.com Closing costs on mortgage transactions fell 7% over the past year, hitting $3,754 in the latest closing costs survey reported by Bankrate.com. Comparatively, the average tally of origination and title fees in a mid-2011 … Continue reading →

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