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Why Aren’t Candidates Talking More About Housing?

There has been plenty of political talk about the economy this week, but precious few words about one of the biggest drags on the economy: housing.  Despite recent signs that the housing market is improving, it is far from healthy. … Continue reading

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‘Wind Down’ of Fannie, Freddie: ‘Positive for Housing’?

wind down” mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the U.S. Treasury Department is changing the terms of the capital support agreement that kept the two afloat in the first place. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were put under government … Continue reading

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Obama Gets Big ‘No’ On Slashing Mortgage Debt

Despite strong pressure from the Obama administration, a federal regulator will not allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to reduce mortgage principal. The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Ed DeMarco has previously opposed the program, which uses taxpayer money to pay … Continue reading

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Foster City Exec to Chair Prestigious Real Estate Board

A Foster City real estate executive will head the arm of a powerful lobbying group that represents one of the nation’s most important industries. The National Association of Home Builders announced on Wednesday that Foster City-based Legacy Partners President W. … Continue reading

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New Rent Report Suggests Possible Bubble

Page 1 of 2 | Next PageShow Entire Article Typically when rents go up, more renters turn to home buying. When home prices go up, more turn to renting, but today’s housing market is anything but typical. Rents were up … Continue reading

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