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Banks Prefer Short Sales to Foreclosures, Even If It Costs Them

2:09 pm, February 08, 2012

Increasingly, banks are offering struggling homeowners wads of cash to allow their homes to go into a “short sale” and avoid foreclosure. Here’s why.
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10 Totally Vulnerable Company Towns

1:30 pm, February 08, 2012

The co-dependency between hometowns and companies can lead to heartbreak.

 

Despite What Clint Says, It's Not Halftime for Detroit Housing

4:00 pm, February 07, 2012

New data show that the Midwest is losing ground fast on the housing front, and it’s threatening to drag the rest of the country’s home values down with it.
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3 Tips for Emotionally Detaching From Your Home

3:30 pm, February 07, 2012

You probably have a deep emotional connection to your home, but that could cost you money in the end. Here are three tips for detaching and moving on so you can get ...

 

12 Neighborhoods Where Locals Want to Live

7:00 am, February 04, 2012

Moving to a new city? Get the inside scoop on where the locals are moving.

 

This Could Be Last Chance for Second Home

11:29 am, February 03, 2012

It's a good time to look at where to buy and whether to rent out a second (and possibly future retirement) home.

 

Details Emerge on White House Housing Plan

5:30 pm, February 02, 2012

In his efforts to help struggling homeowners, Obama will need banks and Congress to play along, which is far from guaranteed.

 

How to Compare Bids for Remodeling

2:00 pm, February 02, 2012

Choosing the right contractor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in a home improvement project. Here are some tips to help you through the process.
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U.S. Home Values Plummet 33% From 2006

3:55 pm, January 31, 2012

The average price of a U.S. home has declined by one-third since 2006, but the good news is that things should be getting better in the not-too-distant future.
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More Help for Homeowners: HARP 2.0

2:30 pm, January 30, 2012

When the government realized one of its mortgage refinance programs wasn't helping enough people, it changed the rules. Find out if you qualify for the revamped Home ...

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