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Obama to push for reform of mortgage giants

The crux of his call, however, will be for more mortgage refinancing, which is, ironically, harder now that mortgage rates are rising. Rates are rising because the Federal Reserve is signaling that it will stop buying mortgage-backed securities now that … Continue reading

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Obama to push for housing reform of mortgage giants

The crux of his call, however, will be for more mortgage refinancing, which is, ironically, harder now that mortgage rates are rising. Rates are rising because the Federal Reserve is signaling that it will stop buying mortgage-backed securities now that … Continue reading

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What? It’s cheaper to buy than rent in the Bay Area

Earlier in the year, home buying was still considered to be the more pricey route to go when compared with renting in most parts of the Bay Area.  But the tables seem to have turned recently, as both the buying … Continue reading

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Influx of workers drives up rental rates in San Francisco and San Mateo County

Rent costs are on the rise in San Francisco and San Mateo County due to a sluggish homeownership market and housing demand from tech industry workers opting to rent instead of buy, according to new data compiled by Novato-based RealFacts. … Continue reading

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Consumer Prices Reflect Growing Rental Market

Page 1 of 3 | Next PageShow Entire Article What does the consumer price index (CPI) have to tell us about the future of the housing market? Apparently a lot. Let me first explain a few things for those of … Continue reading

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