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UPDATE: US Household Net Worth Rises Third Straight Quarter

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Realtor Notebook

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Increasing the minimum down payment required for a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan from 3.5 percent to 5 percent could be a double whammy, affecting both potential homebuyers and the economy as a whole according to David H. Stevens, FHA Commissioner. At the same time, a lower loan to value ratio (LTV) by itself is not a particularly good indicator of buyer risk. In a statement prepared for a hearing Thursday afternoon by the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, the Commissioner said if the agency raised the minimum down payment to 5 percent "as some have suggested," it would adversely impact the housing market recovery. The agency has conducted an evaluation of the loan files of a large sample of recent loans to identify homeowners...(read more)

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Realtors group opposes hike in minimum downpayments

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Full article: NAR: Don’t rein in FHA ...

Pulte To Buy Back Damaged Texas Homes

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Perspective: Real estate's March report card

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From BradInman.com

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Full article: Entrepreneurs and egos ...

RealtyTrac: Filings expected to remain at high level

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Full article: Foreclosures level off in February ...

Surveys: Referrals top list, pay-per-click ads rank low

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Full article: Top 10 marketing strategies ...

US Household Net Worth Up 1.3% To $54.18 Trillion In 4Q

Full article: US Household Net Worth Up 1.3% To $54.18 Trillion In 4Q ...

Freddie Mac: 30-yr Fixed-rate Mortgage Rate Slips

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REThink Real Estate

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Full article: Failed loan mod? Try again ...

U.S. Earns $11.2 Million From Signature Warrants

Full article: U.S. Earns $11.2 Million From Signature Warrants ...

Retail Stocks Fall; Bed, Bath & Beyond Cut By FBR

Full article: Retail Stocks Fall; Bed, Bath & Beyond Cut By FBR ...

Kennedy Funding, a New Jersey lender to cash-strapped real-estate developers, has plenty of experience going after debtors who fall behind on their payments. But now it's Kennedy's turn to get squeezed.

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Buying & Selling


UPDATE: US Household Net Worth Rises Third Straight Quarter»

UPDATE: US Household Net Worth Rises Third Straight Quarter


FHA Commissioner: Raising the Down Payment Requirement Would Hurt Housing Recovery»

Increasing the minimum down payment required for a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan from 3.5 percent to 5 percent could be a double whammy, affecting both potential homebuyers and the economy as a whole according to David H. Stevens, FHA Commissioner. At the same time, a lower loan to value ratio (LTV) by itself is not a particularly good indicator of buyer risk. In a statement prepared for a hearing Thursday afternoon by the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, the Commissioner said if the agency raised the minimum down payment to 5 percent "as some have suggested," it would adversely impact the housing market recovery. The agency has conducted an evaluation of the loan files of a large sample of recent loans to identify homeowners…(read more)

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Commercial Real Estate


UPDATE: US Household Net Worth Rises Third Straight Quarter»

UPDATE: US Household Net Worth Rises Third Straight Quarter


Pulte To Buy Back Damaged Texas Homes»

Pulte To Buy Back Damaged Texas Homes

Development


UPDATE: US Household Net Worth Rises Third Straight Quarter»

UPDATE: US Household Net Worth Rises Third Straight Quarter


Pulte To Buy Back Damaged Texas Homes»

Pulte To Buy Back Damaged Texas Homes

Foreclosure


Bankruptcy’s Catch-22»

Home Sale Hindsight

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Bank ‘haircut’ can save homes»

Why some lenders choose principal reduction over foreclosure

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Home and Garden


Attack of the Rotten Tomatoes»

Rookie mistakes and a cruel growing season had some new gardeners wanting to throw in the trowel. But experienced gardeners say early spring is the perfect time to correct last year’s problems.


Craig Venter’s Hangout»

Entrepreneur-biologist J. Craig Venter has renovated a 5,000 square-foot home in La Jolla with plenty of room for his “toys and joys.”

Mortgage


FHA Commissioner: Raising the Down Payment Requirement Would Hurt Housing Recovery»

Increasing the minimum down payment required for a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan from 3.5 percent to 5 percent could be a double whammy, affecting both potential homebuyers and the economy as a whole according to David H. Stevens, FHA Commissioner. At the same time, a lower loan to value ratio (LTV) by itself is not a particularly good indicator of buyer risk. In a statement prepared for a hearing Thursday afternoon by the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, the Commissioner said if the agency raised the minimum down payment to 5 percent "as some have suggested," it would adversely impact the housing market recovery. The agency has conducted an evaluation of the loan files of a large sample of recent loans to identify homeowners…(read more)

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The Day Ahead: Chinese Inflation Drives Domestic Stocks Lower»

Speculation that China may have to tighten its economic policy is pulling investor sentiment lower this morning. Amid positive data on industrial production and retail sales, Chinese CPI climbed 2.7% in February, indicating that the central bank may have to take a more serious approach to slow down spending. “China is aiming for 3% inflation for all of 2010,” said Benjamin Reitzes from BMO. “Continued acceleration would make that target tough to hit and markets are concerned that this latest jump in inflation could cause Chinese officials to tighten policy further.” Reitzes called the CPI figure “somewhat troubling,” adding that it’s too early to a definitive statement that prices are about to take off. “However, with the economic numbers showing…(read more)

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Real Estate News


UPDATE: US Household Net Worth Rises Third Straight Quarter»

UPDATE: US Household Net Worth Rises Third Straight Quarter


Telemarketing hang-ups»

Realtor Notebook

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Renting


Underwater move-up strategies»

REThink Real Estate

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The Worst Advice Landlord Brokers Give Tenants»

Landlord brokers generally do a great job representing landlords. That’s what they’re paid to do, and it isn’t easy. But you shouldn’t be surprised to find that the advice landlord brokers are accustomed to offer doesn’t serve your interests. Here are the eight worst kinds of advice you’re likely to hear from a dedicated landlord [...]

Technology


Sony to Launch 3D TVs in June, Rivals Samsung»

Sony has decided to throw it hat in the 3D TV world in June.


Stocks To Watch For Monday»

Stocks To Watch For Monday