Real Estate ABC - Information on Buying and Selling A Home

Interest Rate Report - November 2009

As gleeful buyers looked on, long-term interest rates moved back down into the 4 percent range in October, according to numbers from the mortgage finance giant Freddie Mac.

Existing Home Sales - November 2009

According to the housing market, recovery is on the way. Sales of existing U.S. homes rose significantly in September over August figures, according to the National Association of Realtors, and that means sales have been on the upswing for five of the past six months.

Fed Says Housing Market Not Likely to Quickly Return to Normal

Sales rose in the latest recorded figures and prices are down, but what is the true state of the U.S. housing market? According to a new paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, the dynamics of the mortgage market have changed so much in the past year that it may take some time before things truly normalize again.

Gifts Still Make Great Down Payments

Down payment assessment gift programs are dead for the foreseeable future, but home buyers can still receive and use gifts to supplement their down payments with FHA loans. It's just important to be informed about the rules and restrictions.

Will the End of the Homebuyer Tax Credit End the Recovery?

With three months until the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit is set to expire, many real estate markets are starting to heat up again as buyers rush to close their deals before the deadline.

Take Advantage of Homeowner Programs to Avoid Foreclosure

Millions more of American homeowners are expected to fall into foreclosure during the next few years. In some cases, there may be no way to avoid foreclosure. Yet in many other cases, homeowners can avoid foreclosure by talking with their lenders and possibly taking advantage of new federal programs.

Tips for First Time Home Buyers

Buying a home can be a long, complicated and frightening process, and it is important to be prepared. Knowledge is power when it comes to negotiating the difficult world of home prices, interest rates and mortgage loans. For a first time home buyer, the more information you can gather before you start shopping, the better off you will be.

How to Sell Your Home in a Slow Market

Learn how to sell your home in the current real estate market. Knowing how to prepare your home for sale, when to allow access for showings, and how you can offer buyer incentives will help you find the right buyer, even in a declining market.

Foreclosures and the Housing Crisis

The housing crisis is causing a mess, because of lower home values and massive foreclosures, often blamed on the sub-prime mortgage industry and unethical loan officers. Find out what started the boom, and how that led to the current bust.

Home Buyers Guide - The Appraisal

Buying a home can be a complex process with many important steps. After finding your dream home, and acceptance of the purchase offer, the appraisal is the next step in becoming a homeowner.

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