Conforming Loan Limits Unchanged For 2012

In 2012, for the 7th straight year, the national, single-family conforming mortgage loan limit will remain at $417,000.

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Choices : A Lakehouse or Estate with FHA Lending?

News Wire:  The House and Senate have voted to raise the FHA lending limit to $729,750.  As a result, Woodstock GA luxury properties like these just became even more attainable because of lower down payments.

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More Sales, Less Inventory : Home Prices Headed Higher?

The housing market continues to signal that a broad rebound is underway. In October, despite sparse home inventory, the number of properties sold increased 1.4% nationwide.

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Maximum FHA Loan Limits Restored To $729,750

As signed into law last Friday, maximum FHA loan limits are — once again — as high as $729,750.

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Using Home Generators? Here’s How To Stay Safe.

Home generators are a leading cause of poisoning by carbon monoxide. Before turning yours on, follow these important safety tips.

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Housing Starts Rising; New Construction Turns The Corner?

Another day, another signal that the market for newly-built homes is improving. Single-Family Housing Starts rose to a seasonally-adjusted, annualized 430,000 units in October — a 4 percent increase from September and the highest reading in 3 months.

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Homebuilders Getting Optimistic; Higher Home Prices Ahead?

Just two months after falling to a multi-month low, the Housing Market Index surged again in November, climbing another three points to 21

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Deal of The Week 11-16-2011

Each week I select one property as the Deal of the Week.  These properties are selected based on the following criteria: Require “little to no” work to be  Move-In ready Located in Subdivisions with great amenities Located near shopping, restaurants, and highways Are a demonstrated good value vs. comparable properties.

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Government Releases Additional HARP Guidance For Underwater Homeowners

Tuesday, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac unveiled lender instructions for the government’s revamped HARP program.

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Foreclosure Filings Climbing; 4 States Account For Half Of Nationwide Activity

According to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac, October’s foreclosure filings rose 7 percent to 231,000 filings nationwide. Activity concentrated in just 4 states nationwide — California, Florida, Michigan and Illinois.

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