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July 2011
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which U.S. city is the most expensive
10 best performing major housing markets
June 2011
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better bargain: foreclosure or short sale
tight credit continues to shut buyers out
commercial real estate prices dip
cash buyers continue to dominate
what today's home buyers desire
lease option gives a lift to solar panels
mortgage applications surge amid falling rates
3 seller tips to stay ahead of the competition
May 2011
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buyers better hurry as rates reach new lows
proposal to raise FHA loan down payments to 5%
1 in 4 homes with mortgages are underwater
April 2011
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March 2011
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mortgage delinquencies continue to decline
seller's market a year away survey says
census: 1 out of 6 US Residents in hispanic
new home sales remain sluggish
buyers ready to snatch bargains this spring
don't cut home insurance experts say
weighing an offer: 3 seller tips
what buyers want in homes today
want better gas mileage? top 5 fuel efficient cars
February 2011
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survey: sellers fare better with agents
new FED rule may lower costs for borrowers
banks want higher down payments from buyers
will rising rates jeopardize recovery?
higher premiums on FHA loans coming
real estate is as affordable as it gets
LOCAL: forecasters see austin economy picking up speed, jobs
January 2011
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appraisals increasingly becoming deal killers
job recovery is vital for strong economy
americans are on the move study shows
LOCAL: top 10 most searched markets at realtor.com
fed chair says economy is growing stronger
LOCAL: best cities to buy a home... austin ranks #3
fed will be in watch mode in 2011
what qualifies as a short sale hardship
foreclosures reach record high in 2011
December 2010
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which celebrity do you want next door?
long term rates drop back a bit
rise in yields pushes up rates
owners recoup more with exterior home projects
mortgage rates jump to 6 month high
rising interest rates stall home sales
top 5 issues affecting commercial recovery
November 2010
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second liens roadblocks for short sales
LOCAL: austin-Area home sales headed for fourth annual drop
credit score requirements stifling borrowers
LOCAL: developer planning 2011 start for downtown austin hotel
jumbo loans come out of hiding
mortgage rates continue record slide
LOCAL: imagining a new airport boulevard
fed’s aggressive policy sparks critics
3 reasons why reverse mortgages are popular
fed preparing to give the economy another push, but will it work?
October 2010
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mortgage bankers predict rising rates in 2011
10% jump in september existing home sales
FED beige book: housing is still the weakest sector
LOCAL: home sales slow and outlook is more of the same
reverse mortgages gain popularity
BofA and GMAC to resume foreclosures
BofA freezes foreclosures nationwide
mortgages hit lowest levels since 1950's
September 2010
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LOCAL: austin council raises tax rate
LOCAL: developer plans 1800 homes near texas 130
more couples choosing cohabitation
commercial giants see prospects improving
national flood insurance extended through 2011
federal reserve leaves rates alone
the recession is over, sort of
LOCAL: austin home sales fall as tax credit recedes
LOCAL: most large metro areas see economic improvement
LOCAL: 10 markets most likely to appreciate
LOCAL: austin property tax bills will rise under new budget
hard money lenders institute code of ethics
August 2010
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housing experts say tax credit had to end
administration undecided about another tax credit
federal mortgage aid on the way, official says
flood insurance program in debt and in trouble
mortgage rates continue to fall
foreclosure picture improvement could be fleeting
7 must have apps for your smart phone
new home sales fall to 37 year low
sales of existing homes plummet 27% in july
housing market doldrums could chill recovery
20 metros that could see price declines
LOCAL: austin area home sales fall with expiration of tax credits
pool owners: be prepared to pay
shorter term refi's can save big money
fed considers ways to perk up slow economy
mortgage rates fall under 4.5%
working people need to rethink their approach to retirement planning
July 2010
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homeownership falls to lowest level since 1999
treasury secretary says preserve borrowing
white house turns its financial reform aim to fannie mae, freddie mac
LOCAL: home sales slow, listings surge
seller financing could have tax advantages
pregnant women have trouble getting mortgages
LOCAL: changing environment in east austin?
fannie mae reviews last minute credit checks
foreclosures likely to surpass 2009 levels
house passes flood insurance reform bill
what does your investment portfolio look like?
mortgage volume at lowest levels in 13 years
home prices continue gains over 2009
more americans have poor credit scores
tight credit standards halt some buyers
mortgage rates hit another record low
job market still holding back housing
June 2010
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challenging your home's tax assesment
LOCAL: 10 most recession proof cities
mortgage rates hit an all time low
housing expert: the suburban century is over
sales of new homes drop by record amount to record low
continued strong pace for existing home sales
LOCAL: top 10 fastest growing us counties
insurance scarce in flood prone areas
buyers drive hard bargains in a tough market
without support of tax credit, home starts falter in may
state farm opts out of flood insurance program
men and women agree in home must-haves
30 year and 15 year rates move down
survey: economists forecast growth
LOCAL: delayed marble falls development getting...
many small banks wary of lending
May 2010
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overseas personnel eligible for tax credit
mortgage rates close in on record low
mortgage rates might not be low for long
europe's debt crisis helps knock down mortgage rates in U.S.
10 coolest small towns in america
mortgage rates drop to lowest level of the year
FEMA offers discount for insurance requirement
LOCAL: austin area homes sales, fueled by...
LOCAL: upscale boutique hotel planned for congress ave
foreclosures hit record high in first quarter
now is the time to buy investment firm says
housing prices could rise 12.4% by 2014
when will the housing market rebound
LOCAL: developers plan Condo Towers to replace...
Home values impact all areas of the economy
Prices Rising Too Fast in Other Countries?
Top 10 Places for New Grads to Live and Work
April 2010
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fed reaffirms near-zero interest rates
Homebuyers Rush to Take Advantage of Tax Credits Before Deadline
service members get extra year for tax credit
Cost Between Renting and Owning NARrows
LOCAL: Fueled by Tax Credit, Area Home Sales Jump 28%
women find home buying more stressful
LOCAL: Austin Area Home Sales Volume Continues to Increase
Mortgage Applications Fall Sharply
First-Time Buyers: Transition Was Stressful
For Some Markets, a longer road to recovery
Fed: Low Rates Likely Through 2010
LOCAL: Travis Property Values Face First Drop Since 2003
NAR to Press Congress on Flood Insurance
Taxes Are Tricky for Second-Home Buyers
Survey: Americans Prefer Owning Over Renting
Pending Home Sales Show Healthy Gain
30-Year Rate Back Above 5 Percent
March 2010
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FHA Loan Changes Could Alter Market
A Good Time to Buy a High-End Home
New Anti-Lead Rules on Home Renovations
LOCAL RAIL NEWS: Pondering This Little Light (Rail) of Ours
Delinquent Mortgages at Nearly 14 Percent
Fed Says Keeping Rates Low Is Key
Housing Market's Recovery Appears at Risk
Real Estate Investors Get Back in the Game
Short-Sale Incentives Start April 5th
LOCAL: Solar Rebate Program Runs Out of Money Again
LOCAL RAIL NEWS: Challenges remain as MetroRail...
LOCAL: Austin Mayor Pushes 2nd Big Hotel
LOCAL: Downtown Condo Project Emphasizes Green Features
LOCAL: Area Home Sales Up in February...
When Will the Fed Raise Interest Rates?
Home Equity Loans Available Again
LOCAL: Cypress Acquires Undeveloped Land at University Park
LOCAL: A Year Later, Cap Metro Announces
Federal Program to Encourage Short Sales
30-Year Rates Dip Back Below 5 Percent
It's Getting Easier to Get a Jumbo Loan
Buyers Who Wait May Lose a Lot
Buffett Predicts Downturn Will End in 2011
February 2010
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LOCAL: Council Riding the Brakes on Expanded Rail Plan
LOCAL: New Braunfels One of Top 10...
Fed: Interest Rates to Remain Low
LOCAL: Expanded 'Urban Rail' Would Run Through Downtown
IRS Clarifies What's Needed to Claim Tax Credit
Mortgage Rates Hit Near Record Lows
Bankers: The End of Foreclosure Crisis is Near
LOCAL: austin area foreclosures rise
mortgage rates dip slightly this week
are principal reductions the answer?
more commercial failures predicted
foreclosure rate dips in january
January 2010
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Mortgage Rates Hold Steady This Week
Report: Record Year for Foreclosures Predicted
Freddie Mac CEO: Housing Is Near Bottom
Tax Credit Encourages Buyers to Shop Early
FHA To Toughen Down Payment Rules
Housing Economists: Sales Are on the Rise
Home Equity Loans Program Held Up
Mortgage Modification Plan Falls Short
30-Year Mortgage Rate Dips Slightly
Increase Appeal by Adding a Little Green
Home Buyers Face Tax-Credit Delays
Walkability Boosts Value Post-Recession
Fewer Sellers Cut Home Prices, for Now
Trends in Green Building and Living
Should the Fed Keep Buying Mortgage Backs?
Fed: It's Time the Market Stands on its Own
Expanded Tax Credit Offers Big Opportunity
December 2009
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5 Home Remodeling Trends for the New Year
Interest Rates Predicted to Reach 6%
LOCAL: Mueller Home Sales Set New Bar for Price
LOCAL: Austin-area Home Sales Jump 58% in November
Mortgages Becoming Easier to Obtain
Jumbo Foreclosures Leading the Pack
Coming Soon: More Foreclosures
LOCAL: Apartments, Hotel, Movie Theater on Track for...
LOCAL: City Council Approves 24 Historic Zoning Cases...
Exterior Remodeling: Best Bang for Your Buck
LOCAL: 2 Austin Condo Projects Face Foreclosure
Despite Market Gyrations, Green Persists
LOCAL: Developer Plans Upscale Hyatt Place Hotel Downtown
LOCAL: Cities Where Housing is on the Mend
LOCAL: New Plan for Airport Boulevard Area?
Obama Proposes Cash for Caulking
IRS Sets New Rules for Tax Credit
LOCAL: Cities With the Most Overpriced Properties
LOCAL: Developers Show Revised Plans for...
HUD Considers Tightening FHA Requirements
November 2009
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Parents Should Consider Homes as Gifts
Predictions on Future Mortgage Rates
LOCAL: Mueller Development to be on a Smart Grid
Tax Credit Quandaries Answered
LOCAL: Some Cities Unaffected by Recession
The "HECM" for Purchase Program
Why So Many Different Interest Rates?
Housing at Its Most Affordable in Years
LOCAL: Coming Soon: Part II of the Domain
LOCAL: Austin Home Sales Jump 38 Percent in October
Low Mortgage Rates Could Be Ending
Mortgage Applications Drop Again
LOCAL: Despite Detail and Cost, UT Land Plans Could Gather Dust
Commercial Forecast: Dark Clouds Ahead
In America, Optimism Trumps Bad Times
LOCAL: 10 of the Best-Selling Communities in America
The Lowdown on Home-Buyer Tax Credits
Obama Signs Extended Tax Credit into Law
October 2009
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Homebuyer Credit Gets New Life
How to Tell Mortgage Rates Are Rising
Senate Dems on Board with Credit Extension
Half of States Avoid Big Housing Drop
LOCAL: Area Home Sales Jump, Fueled by Tax Credit
Smart Off-Season Tips for Buyers
Home Builders Negative About Prospects
Some Housing Analysts Predict Declines in 2010
Housing: Fed Divided in Sept. Meeting
Congress Debating the Tax Credit
Prediction: Homes Sales to Rise 11 Percent
Economists Predict Housing Recovery
Long-Term Mortgages Near Record Low
LOCAL: South Texas Developer Planning...
LOCAL: Which Cities Will See Biggest Rebound?
September 2009
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LOCAL: Cap Metro's Commuter Rail Won't Open This Year
Million-Dollar Homes Are a Tough Sell
LOCAL: Making Sure Bigger's Better Downtown
Federal Reserve Extends the Print Run
Signaling Confidence, Fed Holds Rates Steady
Mortgage Applications Rise as Rates Fall
Analysis: Tax Credit Adds 357,000 Buyers
Credit Reports Under Extra Scrutiny
LOCAL: Plans Call for 1-mile Trail Extension Along Lady Bird Lake
D.C. Dances Around Tax Credit Extension
Credit Market Makes Economists Nervous
LOCAL: Chinese Real Estate Investors Scout Austin for Possibilities
LOCAL: Topping out the Austonian
"Worst Is Over," Fed Chief Declares
Mortgage Demand Down as Summer Ends
Economists: Extend the Housing Tax Credit
Congress Urged to Extend Tax Credit
7 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
LOCAL: New 'Eco' Hotel Planned for Downtown
Mortgage Applications Rise as Rates Fall
Will Taxpayers Have to Bail Out FHA?
LOCAL: Subdivisions Planned for North Austin, Dripping Springs
Home Buyer Tax Credit Countdown Begins
LOCAL: Top 10 Cities to Earn a Living
August 2009
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LOCAL: Mueller Project Overseer is Back in Austin
Mortgage Rates Still Near Record Lows
Survey: People Moving for Happier Reasons
Dallas Fed Chief Says Worst is Over
New-Home Sales Post Big Gain in July
LOCAL: Sage Developers Sell 18 Units in Third...
LOCAL: Fight brewing over East Riverside development
Average Buyers Can Afford Most Homes
Mortgage Applications Rise on Falling Rates
Men, Women Vary on Home Shopping
Banks Plan to Keep Lending Tight
FHA Program Offers Purchase, Renovation Aid
Buyers Rush to Beat Tax Credit Deadline
Mortgage Rates Increase This Week
Taylor Bean Closing; BofA Assumes Servicing
Fed: Recession Ending, Rates Left Alone
LOCAL: Housing Expert: Austin Faces New-Home Shortage...
FHA Drops Lender on Suspicion of Fraud
Uptrend Continues in Pending Home Sales
LOCAL: How much will city tax bills go up for typical homeowner?
July 2009
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FHA Program to Help Struggling Home Owners
Fannie, Freddie Unlikely to Return Aid
Court Throws Out Mortgage Brokers' RESPA Suit
Entrepreneur Identifies 10 Do-Business Cities
Home-Buying Surge Signals Easing of 3-year Housing Slump
Easy Ways to Improve Curb Appeal
Forbes: Austin Poised for Fastest Recovery
Economist Sees Signs of Housing Stabilization
For Some, Renting Still Makes More Sense
NAR: Existing-Home Sales Rise Again
NAR Prevails So Far on Energy Bill
Falling Prices Making Homes More Affordable for Many Renters
Fed's Interest Rates Must be Kept Low until Jobless Rate Drops...
LOCAL: Austin Home Sales Hit Highest Level in a Year
Housing Experts: Now Is a Perfect Time to Buy
NAR: Housing Incentives Critical to Economy
Single-Family Home Prices Rise in May
Loan Applications Rise as Rates Fall Again
First-Time Buyers: Hurry for $8,000 Tax Credit
Mortgage Firms Prodded to Modify More Loans
LOCAL: Developer plans new community south of Avery Ranch
LOCAL: Brackenridge development may...
Lenders Avoid Loan Modifications
PMI Predicts Where Prices Are Likely to Fall
Prices Slide in Wealthiest Towns
Jumbos Getting Easier to Find, Negotiate
Tips for Parents Buying Homes for Children
Congress Unlikely to Consider Tax Measures, Including Tax Credit...
Traffic Increase at Zillow.com
Treasury Makes Refinancing More Attractive
FREDDIE MAC RELIEF REFINANCE MORTGAGES NOW AVAILABLE...
June 2009
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Survey: Fiber-Optic Internet Appeals to Home Buyers
Best Places for Aging Entrepreneurs
Bill Seeks to Suspend Appraisal Code
Fed to Keep Short-Term Rates Low
Top Rising, Falling Housing Markets
Mortgage Rates on a Roller Coaster
Best Cities for Finding Opportunity
LOCAL: Not Your Father's Pflugerville
FHA Expands Role in Financing Homes
Home Buyer Tax Credit Could Expand
LOCAL: Small City within City Envisioned for UT Tract
LOCAL: Housing market still down but picking up...
May 2009
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First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit for Closing Will Move Market
LOCAL: Austin Home Sellers to Have New Chore: Energy Audits
Jumbo Mortgage Market is Holding Recovery Back
April 2009
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Existing Home Sales Rise in February
Realtors Say Fed Move to Buy More Securities Will Boost Housing Markets
February 2009
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Americans Agree: Smart Growth Approach to Transportation Helps...
January Existing-Home Sales Fall, Inventory Down
4th Quarter Metro Area Home Prices Down as Buyers...
NAR Mourns the Loss of Habitat for Humanity Founder Millard Fuller
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