http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:40:39 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:57:38 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Short-sale-transaction-a-tall-order?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner More Short Sale Intelligence Short sellers to get $1,500 in closing costs New loan modification, short sale options Foreclosures, short sales less taxing Still more short sale intelligence A short sale co... housing crisis disclosures foreclosures home sellers home selling home buyer home sales real estate mortgage recession loan modification mortgage modification mortage workouts bankruptcy short sale news housing Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:57:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Short-sale-transaction-a-tall-order?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Mortgage-interest-rates-near-18year-lows?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner Like a limber limbo dancer dropping ever lower, mortgage interest rates on the 30-year fixed rate mortgage (FRM) dipped to 4.83 percent the week ending November 19. Last week, the 30-year FRM rate was 4.91 percent, compared to 6.04 percent a year ag... home prices home buyer real estate mortgage Freddie Mac rent interest rates homeowner news housing Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:57:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Mortgage-interest-rates-near-18year-lows?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Real-estate-investors-returning-to-market?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner Related Articles Devil's in the details of foreclosure deals Real estate investment basics Buying foreclosures not for the novice Investor intelligence Savvy investors are always the first to jump in a potentially ... housing crisis home values home prices foreclosures second home vacation rental vacation property home buying real estate home equity renting interest rates housing market investment personal finance saving money investors news housing Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:20:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Real-estate-investors-returning-to-market?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Mortgage-interest-rates-dip-ever-lower?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner Mortgage interest rates dipped as low as 4.32 percent, on conforming 30-year loans this week. The average was 5.08 percent for fixed-rate mortgages (FRMS), while the high was 6.96 percent for the same loans. The average 5.08 percent was well off the... home buying real estate home equity home loan mortgage jumbo mortgage interest rates housing market news housing consumer Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:43:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Mortgage-interest-rates-dip-ever-lower?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Lower-rates-open-doors-for-buyers-refinancing-homeowners?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner If you purchased a home a year ago and have the equity and creditworthiness to swing it, a refinance today could save you hundreds of dollars a month, thanks to lower interest rates. Or, if you are in the market to buy a home, lower interest rates c... housing crisis mortgage meltdown home values home prices home buyer home buying real estate home loan mortgage recession interest rates housing market homeowner news housing Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:23:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Lower-rates-open-doors-for-buyers-refinancing-homeowners?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d12-30year-mortgage-interest-rates-down-125-percentage-points-from-a-year-ago?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner Erate: "Rates to remain low." If you purchased a home a year ago and have the equity and creditworthiness to swing it, a refinance today could save you hundreds of dollars a month. Or, if you are in the market to buy a home, interest rates... housing crisis mortgage meltdown home buyer home buying real estate home loan mortgage recession interest rates refinance housing market saving money homeowner news housing Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:45:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d12-30year-mortgage-interest-rates-down-125-percentage-points-from-a-year-ago?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Foreclosures-decline-monthtomonth-thrice-remain-ahead-of-2009-more-defaults-loom?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner October foreclosure filings -- default notices, scheduled foreclosure auctions and bank repossessions -- declined 3 percent from the previous month, but remained ahead of last year's October tally by 19 percent. RealtlyTrac today reported foreclosu... housing crisis mortgage meltdown home values foreclosures real estate mortgage recession housing market homeowner unemployment news housing consumer Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:55:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Foreclosures-decline-monthtomonth-thrice-remain-ahead-of-2009-more-defaults-loom?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Have-you-overlooked-refinancing?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner Rates are below 5%If you haven't looked into refinancing your mortgage under federal programs, you could be missing an opportunity to save money, keep your home and give the economy a little juice.Federal mortgage refinance programs have given more ... real estate home equity home loan mortgage interest rates refinance housing market saving money news housing Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:45:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Have-you-overlooked-refinancing?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Home-buyer-tax-credit-gets-President-Obamas-signature?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner More details on expanded homebuyer tax credit President Barack Obama, this morning, signed legislation that extends a first time home buyer tax credit and extends a smaller tax credit to move-up and other buyers. The extension and expansion of the p... housing crisis home buyer home sales real estate Barack Obama recession first time housing market saving money tax credit homeowner news housing consumer Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:55:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Home-buyer-tax-credit-gets-President-Obamas-signature?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Firsttime-home-buyer-tax-credit-extension-approved?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner The first-time home buyer tax credit extension and expansion has won Congressional approval and is on its way to President Barack Obama. He's expected to sign the measure as early as tomorrow. The U.S. House of Representatives, this morning, voted 4... housing crisis home buyer real estate first time housing market saving money tax credit homeowner unemployment news housing consumer Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:59:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Firsttime-home-buyer-tax-credit-extension-approved?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d4-First-time-home-buyer-tax-credit-gets-unanimous-Senate-approval?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner Erate says Interest rates boosted tax-credit use A measure to extend and expand the first-time home buyer tax credit won unanimous Senate approval Wednesday on a 98-0 vote, and House passage would send it to President Barack Obama for his signature ... housing crisis home buyer home sales real estate first time saving money tax credit homeowner news housing consumer Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:56:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d4-First-time-home-buyer-tax-credit-gets-unanimous-Senate-approval?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Firsttime-home-buyer-tax-credit-extension-expansion-looks-certain?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner Erate says Interest rates boosted tax-credit useRushing to escrow to take advantage of the waning federal first-time home buyer tax credit?Relax.If you miss the Nov. 30 deadline, you'll likely get a reprieve.An extension and expansion of the popular... home values home prices home buyer home sales real estate mortgage first time interest rates housing market saving money tax credit homeowner news housing consumer Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:29:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Firsttime-home-buyer-tax-credit-extension-expansion-looks-certain?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d2-22-million-refinanced-mortgages-saving-homes-economy?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner Logo: MakingHomeAffordable.Gov If you haven't looked into refinancing your mortgage under federal programs, you could be missing an opportunity to save money, keep your home and give the economy a little juice. Federal mortgage refinance programs hav... housing crisis mortgage meltdown real estate mortgage recession refinance homeowner news Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:36:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m11d2-22-million-refinanced-mortgages-saving-homes-economy?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Volunteering-for-an-HOA-board-member-job-Get-a-clue?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner On-the-job training is fine, until "it" hits and you haven't learned how to turn off the fan. If you've ever been elected or appointed to a homeowners association's (HOA) board of directors (BOD) you know the drill. The volunteer position... real estate counseling homeownership neighborhoods community news housing Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:28:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Volunteering-for-an-HOA-board-member-job-Get-a-clue?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Goodbye-Daylight-Saving-Time-for-now?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner  If you correctly set your clocks one hour ahead in the spring, it's just about time to roll back your clocks by one hour -- and perform some other necessary household chores."Spring forward. Fall back."Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends ... real estate safety disaster preparedness global warming news Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:02:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Goodbye-Daylight-Saving-Time-for-now?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Home-buyer-tax-credit-fraud-stiffs-Feds-for-600-million?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner If you bilked Uncle Sam out of a first-time home buyer tax credit, start looking over your shoulder.Wait, better yet, turn yourself in and beg for mercy.The Internal Revenue Service will likely audit your tax return. Tax fraud is a felony.On the othe... housing crisis home buyer real estate first time tax shelter tax credit news Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:15:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Home-buyer-tax-credit-fraud-stiffs-Feds-for-600-million?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Hot-home-sales-pace-sustainable?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner Sales of existing homes nationwide jumped 9.4 percent in September and were up nearly 24 percent from the bottom of the market in January, according to the National Association of Realtors. However, home buyers looking to beat the clock on the firs... housing crisis home prices foreclosures home buying home sales real estate mortgage first time housing market tax credit news Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:04:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Hot-home-sales-pace-sustainable?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Quarterly-foreclosure-activity-sets-new-record?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner Foreclosures in the third quarter 2009 soared five percent from a quarter earlier, and 23 percent from a year ago, as banks began to unload pent-up supplies of distressed properties. One in every 136 U.S. housing units received a foreclosure filing ... housing crisis mortgage meltdown home values foreclosures California real estate recession housing market news housing Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:25:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Quarterly-foreclosure-activity-sets-new-record?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Largest-earthquake-drill-ever-includes-68-million-people?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner More than 6.8 million people participated in the second Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill this morning, the largest earthquake drill ever. The annual drill teaches Californians how to prepare for earthquakes; to practice how to protect again... California Silicon Valley San Francisco real estate earthquake safety disaster preparedness news housing Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:40:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Largest-earthquake-drill-ever-includes-68-million-people?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Appraisers-applaud-stiffer-state-regulations?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner States are once again stepping up to the plate to address some housing issues federal efforts often fall short on.Following in the footsteps of Arkansas, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah, the state of California, effective Jan. 1 2010, will imp... housing crisis home values California real estate appraisals news Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:41:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1303-Real-Estate-News-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Appraisers-applaud-stiffer-state-regulations?cid=exrss-Real-Estate-News-Examiner