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Trulia American Dream Survey Confronts 'Renter Nation' Meme

In its latest American Dream Survey, real estate website Trulia found that 93 percent of millennials who rent plan to purchase a home some day, and 72 percent of the entire demographic consider homeownership to be part of their American

Ed DeMarco, FHFA Acting Director, Could Be Toast by New Year

A new report from the Wall Street Journal is validating what many have been suspecting for months – President Obama is planning on replacing Acting Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Ed DeMarco by early next year, and probably with someone

2012 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers: For-Sale-By-Owner Sellers

The for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) market is one of untapped potential, like an oil reserve that real estate agents haven’t quite reached yet. After all, these are consumers who are looking to sell their homes, but are not seeking the expertise

Despite Fiscal Cliff, Consumers Confident in National Housing Survey

Despite the continued economic uncertainty involving the fiscal cliff, consumers are increasingly confident about the U.S. housing market, as Fannie Found in its National Housing Survey for

Multifamily Production Index Positive Again in Third Quarter

The Multifamily Production Index, the National Association of Home Builder’s (NAHB) measure of builder sentiment in the apartment/condominium market, was positive again in the third quarter with an index level of 52. That’s the third straight quarter that the Multifamily

Real Estate Agent Sexually Assaulted at House Showing

A real estate agent was sexually assaulted last Friday in Hammond, Indiana at a house showing, where she was scheduled to meet two prospective clients. Police Lt. Richard Hoyda said someone called the woman’s office and gave her false

Completed Foreclosures Decline 17 Percent as Housing Market Strengthens

Completed foreclosures declined 17 percent year-over-year in October, as the strengthening housing market and the National Mortgage Settlement continue to improve the mortgage

With the Fiscal Cliff Leering, Are MID's Days Numbered?

Every day, if not every moment of every hour, new details are reported about Congress’ ongoing battle to avert the so-called “Fiscal Cliff,” with various policies, tax proposals and political rhetoric being exchanged across the aisles. But now, in

Asking Prices Continue to Improve in Trulia Price Monitor

Asking prices continued to show improvement in the Trulia Price Monitor, a leading indictor of market activity that studies the asking prices of new property listings on the real estate

2012 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers: Sellers and Agents

By Peter Ricci The findings of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) 2012 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers on the home search process was perhaps the most encouraging part of the entire study, as it found that though

What Does an Obama Second Term Suggest for Housing?

By Peter Ricci In a free webinar open to the public, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) assessed the politics and economics surrounding the housing market following the reelection of President Obama. Featuring Jerry Howard, the association’s CEO, Jim Tobin,

Clock is Ticking for Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act

By Peter Ricci The fiscal cliff, and its implications for the U.S. economy, may be receiving all the attention from the media, but the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is doing its darnedest to ensure that another, equally potent

Residential Construction Boosts Construction Spending by 3 Percent in October

By Peter Ricci Construction spending, on the strength of the residential construction market, rose 1.4 percent from September to October and 9.6 percent from October 2011, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. It was another

GR Palooza – 10.18.12

For its second annual GR Palooza, Guaranteed Rate set up a step-and-repeat and filled the Park West with a great crowd of agents and lenders, who danced and sang along with the band Sister Hazel, who performed in the

Are Negative Equity Mortgages Holding Back the Housing Recovery?

By Peter Ricci Falling housing prices during the housing downturn were, for prospective homebuyers and investors, a pretty smashing development. Housing affordability soared, and for those in the position to purchase a residence, deals could be had at nearly

NAR Receives Best in Biz Award for Forward Business Practices

By Natalie Terchek The National Association of Realtors (NAR) received a gold Best in Biz award for its forward-looking business practices. The independent business awards program honors companies and executives for their business successes. It is judged by industry

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