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Increased Lending, Loan Modifications Key to Recovery
REALTOR Magazine - rising inventory of foreclosed homes and help stabilize and revitalize the housing industry; an approach long recommended by NAR to help spur the housing market recovery. “As the nation’s leading advocate for home ownership and housing issues, NAR knows

Market News
Real Estate Weekly: Apartment rents march higher
MarketWatch - Read more real-estate news in this week’s pages, including why mortgage rates will remain low this year and a Realty Q&A about co-signing a mortgage loan. And if you’re in the market for an apartment in 2012, brace
Freddie Mac Extends Forbearance for Unemployed Homeowners
DSNews.com - Freddie Mac announced Friday an extension in forbearance for unemployed borrowers. Some unemployed homeowners may now receive up to 12 months forbearance. According to Freddie Mac, almost 10 percent of
As home prices fall, more borrowers walk away
MSNBC - a long wait before they can sell their homes without having to write a big check to their lender to cover the shortfall. Economists at Goldman Sachs recently forecast that after bottoming in 2013 house prices won't recover their 2006 peak until 2023.

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5 Tips to Enhance Your Listing Photos
REALTOR Magazine - High-quality images are important in attracting buyers to your listing and selling a home, real estate pros say. David Rezendes, who won the 2011 “Top Real Estate Photographer” honor by the Photography for Real Estate organization, offers up some
Amy Hoak's Home Economics: How to get a mortgage if you’re self-employed
MarketWatch - It’s tougher for just about all mortgage borrowers to get a loan for a home purchase or refinance these days, but many self-employed business owners are really feeling the
The best- and worst-run cities in America
MSNBC - Miami is among the richest cities in the world. But it is also one of the leaders in income disparity in the U.S. Many qualities separate the best run and worst run cities. But perhaps