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Home appraisals no longer derailing sales
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Apartment construction slows sharply
A sharp pullback in apartment and condominium construction led to a big decline in overall home building in April, even as single-family home construction remained strong, according to government data released Thursday.
96,000 borrowers shortchanged
Due to a processing error, borrowers received checks for less than what they were owed under a mortgage settlement reached with 13 mortgage servicers, the Federal Reserve said.
Where the mortgage deduction really pays
The mortgage interest deduction is one of the most expensive tax breaks on the books, but its benefits are distributed unevenly across the country, according to a new report by the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Homebuyers clueless about mortgages
The housing market is heating up, yet many house hunters are not prepared to take on the biggest purchases of their lives.
Sentiment shift: Home prices to rise
A majority of Americans forecast home prices will rise over the next 12 months for the first time in three-year old survey by Fannie Mae.
Secret 'pocket listings' return in hot housing markets
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Hidden fees for homebuyers
FHA will generate $10 billion by locking middle-class borrowers into high fees for decades.
America's Best Places to Live
These terrific small cities offer what American families care about most -- strong job opportunities, great schools, low crime, quality health care, and plenty to do. And they're true communities too
BofA, Wells Fargo sued for mortgage settlement violation
New York has announced plans to sue Bank of America and Wells Fargo over their alleged failure to comply with last year's National Mortgage Settlement.
15-year mortgage rate hits record low
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Builders hold lotteries for eager new homebuyers
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Home price rise continues to pick up speed
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Lawsuit seeks to halt Empire State Building IPO
Some shareholders in the Empire State Building are in court this week seeking to block plans for a trust and subsequent IPO for the landmark building and other Manhattan properties.
15-year mortgage rate hits record low
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3 reasons housing recovery may not last
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10 most polluted cities
These 10 cities had the highest level of year-round pollution and some of the highest incidences of heart and lung issues as well, according to the American Lung Association's annual report.
America's air is getting cleaner - and less costly
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Home building rises to key milestone
The annual pace of housing starts topped 1 million for the first time in nearly five years in March, another sign of the rebound in the sector.
Renovate or relocate? 5 key questions
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