Real Estate News (79)
Bernanke: Low Rates Will Help Banks
Written by Daily Real Estate News"The purpose of the Federal Reserve's policy of low interest rates is to speed the economic recovery, which will increase loan demand and opportunities for profitable lending," Bernanke said at a community banking conference this week....
Squatters Busted With Surprising Finds in Miami Home
Written by Daily Real Estate NewsWhen a home falls into foreclosure and is left abandoned, you can never be too sure what you may come across. Authorities certainly weren't expecting this....
Income, Job Gap Between Young and Old Widens
Written by Daily Real Estate NewsYoung Americans have it rough. In fact, nearly 70 percent of the public says it's more difficult for young adults today than their parents' generation in finding a job, buying a home, and saving for the future....
Clarification Sought for Discrimination Protections
Written by Daily Real Estate NewsA measure before the NAR Diversity Committee seeks to clarify Article 10 of the Code of Ethics to align with HUD's new policy prohibiting discriminating on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation....
Where the Biggest Foreclosure Discounts Are
Written by Daily Real Estate NewsIn one metro area, homes in foreclosure are being sold at up to a 68 percent discount compared to the average sales price of homes not in foreclosure. Find out where the biggest foreclosure deals abound....
President Ford's Home on Market for $1.7 Million
Written by Daily Real Estate News"They were very private people. They didn't want anything showy," says the real estate agent selling the Rancho Mirage, Calif., home belonging to the late President Ford and First Lady Betty Ford....
Mortgage Rates Rise After Posting Record Lows
Written by Daily Real Estate NewsAfter posting a series of record lows, mortgage rates reversed course this week, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey....
First-Time Buyers More Willing to Compromise
Written by Daily Real Estate NewsFirst-time home buyers are coming with a big wish list to their home shopping, but when it comes down to it, they'd rather live small than large....
2011 Marks Worst Year on Record for New-Home Sales
Written by Daily Real Estate NewsWhile new-home sales fell in December, analysts say there are strong signs that 2012 won't be as bad for builders....
Obama's State of the Union: More Aid Coming to Housing
Written by Daily Real Estate NewsIn his State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Obama said that he wants to keep alive the "American dream," which included several efforts aimed at lifting the ailing housing market....

