The recently released Fed plan that addresses the mortgage market situation is a preventative pill in that it outlines specific guidelines that lenders should follow.
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If you’re looking for a safe haven for real estate investing, you just might want to go back to school.
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Question: I just finished my first full year in real estate after several years in a job where I was on straight salary. I actually earned quite a bit more money than I thought I would as a Realtor. The bad news is that because of my income tax bill I kept a lot less [...]

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If you can’t sell right at the moment, at least make your home more comfortable and livable. That’s what Angie’s List homeowners are opting to do until the market gets a little better.
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Two bits of news are worth mulling over as the real estate industry braces itself for an unpredictable spring selling season that could go either way. Energy costs are up and jobs are teetering.
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Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.07 percent with an average 0.5 point for the week ending January 3, 2008, down from last week when it averaged 6.17 percent as well. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM [...]

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If you are working long hours, feeling exhausted, and not getting the results you want, you are not alone. Having been a business coach for real estate agents for over 10 years, I often hear my clients saying things like:
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