Category Archives: Real Estate News

Mortgage Fix Failing at ‘Alarming Rate’

A new report from Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program points to disturbing numbers, but offers no reason for the high rates. Treasury’s data shows that the longer a homeowner remains in HAMP, the more likely he … Continue reading

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Despite High Demand, Some Builders Slow Production

While smaller builders are taking the brunt of the price increases, the big public builders may actually be taking advantage of them. Knowing that supplies are low and demand is high, some are limiting sales in order to keep prices … Continue reading

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With Home Listings Low, ‘Spec’ Building Is Back

“We’ve seen the listings in the market drop dramatically. It’s been way, way down for months and months and months. The wave of foreclosures hasn’t come to us in a way that impacts the market. Investors are coming in and … Continue reading

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The Million-Dollar Home Challenge

Greek Titan Talk about getting some bang for your buck. This 1873 classical Greek revival home is priced at $899,900 and measures 11,544 square feet, roughly three times the Painted Lady’s space. This historic home located in York, Pennsylvania has … Continue reading

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Housing Recovery to Face Test as Builders Report

Lack of land, labor and credit are all standing in the way of increasing home buyer demand, and leaving many of the small and mid-sized builders frustrated as their costs soar. They simply don’t have the access to cash that … Continue reading

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