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Will Fed’s Mortgage Buying Juice the Housing Recovery?

Home prices are stabilizing, and new construction is bouncing back, but apparently the U.S. Federal Reserve isn’t buying a bullish housing recovery.  Its announcement Thursday that it would buy up to $40 billion in agency mortgage-backed securities every month, with … Continue reading

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Buy, Sell or Rent: Americans Rewrite the Dream

American homes have never been more affordable than they are today. Prices are down dramatically, mortgage rates are at record lows and desperate sellers are willing to make concessions. Still about one third of Americans choose to rent, despite the … Continue reading

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This week in Real Estate

“When droves of newly wealthy individuals suddenly rush to a low-inventory market at the same time, it can drastically impact the market,” Hebron wrote. For all the latest news on Facebook’s first day of trading, see MarketWatch’s special report on … Continue reading

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Bay Area home sales off to best start since 2005

The housing market in the Bay Area is off to a strong start and is on pace to be one of the best years since the bust days.  Bay area brokerage firm Pacific Union’s real estate report of real estate … Continue reading

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Supply of Tampa Bay area homes for sale shrinks to 5-year low

By Mark Puente, Times Staff Writer In Print: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Click here for reuse options! Story Tools Comments Contact the editor Email Newsletters   By the numbers 8,316 Homes and condos listed for sale in Pinellas County 9,981 … Continue reading

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