Fannie, Freddie in the Home-Selling Business

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac repossessed more than 191,000 homes during the first six months of 2010, twice as many as a year earlier. The mortgage financiers must act carefully to avoid flooding the market with foreclosures, which...

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4 Tips for Setting the Right Sales Price

Sellers think their homes are worth more than their real estate professional recommends, and buyers think these same homes are worth less. It’s a difficult disconnect that makes selling properties a challenge. Successfully...

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Mortgage Purchase Applications Hit 6-Month High

Mortgage applications to purchase homes increased 14.4 percent last week on an adjusted basis compared to the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association weekly survey. The unadjusted Purchase Index increased 9.6...

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Get Your Home Ready for Buyers

A house that “sparkles” on the surface will sell faster than its shabby neighbor, even though both are structurally well maintained. From experience, REALTORS® also know that a...

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The Basics of Marketing Your Home

Your REALTOR®’s marketing efforts and considerations will include advertising, showing the property, how long the house has been on the market and whether you’re buying another home. ...

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