Toll Brothers’ record shows the housing boom has no end in sight
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Should Retirees Rent Or Own? What Is Your Best Housing Choice?
Many retirees face the dilemma or renting or owning real estate in retirement. Here are the various pros and cons of renting and owning. From mortgages to roommates to home equity lines of credit, you have…
Big Win for REALTORS® on IRS Guidance for 20% Income Deduction
If you were tuned to the news Aug. 8 you might have heard the IRS released proposed regulations on the new 20 percent business income deduction for pass through businesses. IRS summary with link to FAQ….
Should I get a fixed- or adjustable-rate mortgage?
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Zillow buys a mortgage lender and the stock tanks
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Are You Competing for a Real Estate Pie That’s Not Growing?
Unemployment is low and the economy is growing—more than 4 percent in the last quarter—but home sales are actually going down for many real estate agents. The typical agent in the last year worked on 11…
47 Low Down Payment Mortgages By State, Including 30 States With An Option For No Mortgage Insurance
A list of lenders by state that provide low down payment mortgage options without charging the high fees that come with conventional or FHA loans. …
Looking for a home in Berlin or Budapest? Prepare to pay more
Europe took 11 of the top 20 spots on a ranking of cities with the largest price increases in the first quarter, according to global property agency Knight Frank.
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How Accurate Are Zillow Estimates?
Before you fall in love with an online estimate of your home’s value, see how reliable it is. …
Housing market remains strong, despite mortgage rate worries
Homebuilder Lennar reported sales and profits that topped forecasts and indicated there is still healthy demand for new homes despite rising mortgage rates.
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