Monthly Archives: May 2013

Why Rising Rates are Rattling the Mortgage Market

“Underlying interest rates are moving higher, dragging mortgage rates along with them,” said Keith Gumbinger, vice president of HSH.com, a data and analytics site. “This has come as the result of somewhat better conditions in the labor market, helping investors … Continue reading

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REITs Return Big as Investors Pour In

Institutional investors are especially drawn to REITs because they provide not just earnings growth, but strong dividend growth. REITs are required to distribute at least 90 percent of taxable income to shareholders in the form of dividends. Also, real estate … Continue reading

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Encouraging news out in real estate market

There is more encouraging news out in real estate markets across the country. 7 On Your Side takes a look at what it could mean for California homeowners. It’s a good time to sell your house. Home prices in 20 … Continue reading

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The Other Housing Recovery: Agents’ Pay

About half of all licensed agents are members of this industry group, which is meeting in Washington, DC this week for a semi-annual conference. “To put that in perspective,the median realtor income had fallen by 35 percent during the housing … Continue reading

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McGuire Real Estate Welcomes Lisa Vukovic to Its Marina Office

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, May 07, 2013 (Marketwired via COMTEX) – McGuire Real Estate is proud to welcome San Francisco real estate professional, Lisa Vukovic, to its flagship Marina Office, located at 2001 Lombard Street. Lisa grew up around real estate … Continue reading

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