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Zillow reports the decline in home values have started to bottom out. Related articles by Zemanta Goin’ broke (just slower than before): Zillow.com, the real estate news and… (sf.curbed.com) US house prices fall 12pc in the second quarter (telegraph.co.uk) Sites that get your home ready...

At least one thing is back to normal in the mortgage markets — it’s no longer cheaper to go with a fixed rate mortgage than an ARM. As reported by Freddie Mac, a conforming 5-year ARM is priced a half-percent lower than a comparable 30-year fixed. Earlier this year, the pricing was reversed. It’s...

Both mortgage guidelines and the economy have tightened since 2006, bringing more attention to “joint homeowners” — non-spousal partners that buy and share a home as roommates. The practice is not new, but, anecdotally, co-purchasing is becoming more common. In the video above —...

With Mortgage Rates at historic lows and a Plethora of REO and Bank Owned homes, now there is no better time to buy a Second Home!

In Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday, the President presented the Homeowner Affordability and Stability plan, a multi-pronged effort to support the housing market. The story made the front page of nearly every newspaper in the country. The president’s plan is worrisome: Incent mortgage servicers to work...

Fannie Mae rolled-back one of its least popular mortgage guidelines updates of the last 12 months. Effective March 1, 2009, real estate investors can once again own and finance up to 10 individual properties. The restriction reversal does come with new minimum requirements, however. Homeowners buying...

Image by respres via Flickr If you are planning on buying an foreclosure home it is imperative that you work with an Realtor that is well versed with foreclosure transactions. Each bank has their own set of guidelines and many to not acknowledge the Arizona Real Estate Purchase Contract so the...

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