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Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Treasury bonds a harbinger for housing market - Business - MiamiHerald.com

Treasury bonds a harbinger for housing market - Business - MiamiHerald.com:
"Last week, mortgage-finance giant Freddie Mac said the average U.S. rate for 30-year home loans climbed to 5.05 percent from 4.94 percent the previous week and 4.81 percent two weeks earlier."

Turnaround in housing market expected - BostonHerald.com

Turnaround in housing market expected
BostonHerald.com (December 30, 2009) by Jay Fitzgerald:
"A new report released yesterday showed that the nation’s prices appear to be stabilizing in many U.S. markets, though pockets of the country are continuing to get hammered by the recent housing-market collapse."

Experts split on British housing market - UPI.com

Experts split on British housing market - UPI.com

US Housing Market Recovery Damped By Still-Rising Delinquencies - WSJ.com

US Housing Market Recovery Damped By Still-Rising Delinquencies - WSJ.com by John Spence:
"Investors appeared to take a report on flat U.S. home prices in stride Tuesday, but still-rising mortgage delinquencies signal more foreclosures, damping hopes that the housing market is recovering."

Biggest losers: Where Americans aren't moving - California (1) - CNNMoney.com

Biggest losers: Where Americans aren't moving - California (1) - CNNMoney.com:
"Through most of the decade Florida was one of the fastest growing states. But the sunny clime -- and 6 others -- lost more residents than they gained in the year ended July 1."

Trial loan modifications hurt borrowers' credit histories - Dec. 28, 2009

Trial loan modifications hurt borrowers' credit histories - Dec. 28, 2009:
"NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Most troubled homeowners view President Obama's foreclosure rescue plan as a way out of their financial troubles.

But many don't realize that entering a trial mortgage modification can actually hurt their credit."

Housing: Best recovery bets - San Francisco (1) - CNNMoney.com

Housing: Best recovery bets - San Francisco (1) - CNNMoney.com:
"The average home price is forecast to plummet over the next two years. But these 7 cities are predicted to post gains."

American Homeowners Association (AHA)® - Your Home for Savings, Security and Smart Choices

American Homeowners Association (AHA)® - Your Home for Savings, Security and Smart Choices

Homeowners' Resources: USA.gov

Homeowners' Resources: USA.gov

Waterfront sales: Naples Realtors selling property while on the high seas» Naples Daily News

Waterfront sales: Naples Realtors selling property while on the high seas» Naples Daily News

Real Estate Listings & Homes for Sale | Real Estate Agent Search | Coldwell Banker

Real Estate Listings & Homes for Sale | Real Estate Agent Search | Coldwell Banker

Trulia - Real Estate, Homes For Sale, Sold Properties, Real Estate Maps

Trulia - Real Estate, Homes For Sale, Sold Properties, Real Estate Maps

Homes.com - Real Estate and Homes For Sale.

Homes.com - Real Estate and Homes For Sale.

About Us - Corporate Profile | CENTURY 21

About Us - Corporate Profile | CENTURY 21:
"Century 21 Real Estate LLC (century21.com) is the franchisor of the world's largest residential real estate sales organization ... comprised of approximately 7,800 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices and 120,000 agents in 68 countries and territories worldwide.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, the world's largest real estate franchisor."

Real Estate | Homes for Sale | Houses for Sale | MLS Listings | REALTORs | Real Estate Agents - RealEstate.com

Real Estate | Homes for Sale | Houses for Sale | MLS Listings | REALTORs | Real Estate Agents - RealEstate.com:
"... search for real estate, whether you are looking to buy or sell a home or property."

Real Estate Listings, Homes for Sale and Rental Property Listings – REALTOR.com®

Real Estate Listings, Homes for Sale and Rental Property Listings – REALTOR.com®:
"REALTOR.com® - Official Site of the National Association of REALTORS®REALTOR.com®"

10 of the Most Expensive Homes for Sale on Zillow | Zillow Blog - Real Estate Market Stats, Celebrity Real Estate, and Zillow News

10 of the Most Expensive Homes for Sale on Zillow | Zillow Blog - Real Estate Market Stats, Celebrity Real Estate, and Zillow News

Real Estate, Homes for Sale & Real Estate Values - Zillow

Real Estate, Homes for Sale & Real Estate Values - Zillow

Zillow describes itself as follows:
"Why Use Zillow?

Zillow is a free online real estate site where you can search for homes for sale, find home prices, see home values, view recently sold homes, and check mortgage rates."
The great thing about Zillow is its mapping feature, which allows a specific selection of a home at a particular location (exact address, neighborhood or city), at a particular price, and number of beds and baths.