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Majority of U.S. Renters Planning to Purchase Home to Do So Within Next Two Years
Friday, May 04, 2012

Majority of U.S. Renters Planning to Purchase Home to Do So Within Next Two Years - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Among renters who plan to purchase a home in the future, 60 percent have increased their intent to do so compared to 12 months ago, according to the recent PulteGroup Home Index (PGHI) survey issued by national homebuilder PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM). Among this same group, 61 percent stated they intend to purchase a home within the next two years.

Invest Your Tax Refund in Your Home
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Invest Your Tax Refund in Your Home - One way to give your tax refund legs is to invest it in your home. While the housing market may still be experiencing difficulties, real estate remains a great long-term investment. BMO Financial Group offers the following real estate-related options for your tax refund.

March Housing Scorecard Shows Signs of Stability
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

March Housing Scorecard Shows Signs of Stability - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the March edition of the Obama Administration’s Housing Scorecard – a comprehensive report on the nation’s housing market. Data in the March Housing Scorecard show some promising signs of stability, though the overall outlook remains mixed.

Lenders Expect Delinquencies to Drop, Credit to Expand
Thursday, April 05, 2012

Lenders Expect Delinquencies to Drop, Credit to Expand - There is growing optimism among the lending community, which bodes well for would-be borrowers. FICO’s quarterly survey of bank risk professionals revealed a gradual reversal in the sentiment of U.S. lenders, as expectations for loan repayments and credit availability were more upbeat in the first quarter of 2012 than in the previous quarter.

When Buying Foreclosures, Mold Issues May be Lurking
Thursday, March 29, 2012

When Buying Foreclosures, Mold Issues May be Lurking - For anyone considering purchasing a foreclosure home in today's market, Steve Levy, a certified mold inspector in New Jersey, has one word of advice, "Caution!"

Guidelines for Purchasing a Home Warranty
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Guidelines for Purchasing a Home Warranty - A home service contract, otherwise known as a home warranty, provides homeowners with peace of mind that the cost of repairing or replacing an appliance or major system will be covered.

Eighth Consecutive Month of Sales Growth in Rhode Island Home Sales
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Eighth Consecutive Month of Sales Growth in Rhode Island Home Sales - Warwick, RI, March 20, 2012…Single family home sales were up from the prior year for the eighth consecutive month in February. Sales increased 28 percent last month, from 340 single family homes sold in February, 2011 to 434 this year, according to statistics released by the Rhode Island Association of Realtors (RIAR).

2012 Sales Continue to Head Upward
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

2012 Sales Continue to Head Upward - Sales statistics released today by the Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® (RIAR), show home sales up 16 percent in January from the year prior. Four hundred and fifty-four (454) existing single family homes sold last month, more sales activity than any other January since 2007.

Sales Continue to Tick Up in Last Quarter of 2011
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Sales Continue to Tick Up in Last Quarter of 2011 - The Rhode Island Association of Realtors (RIAR) released data today indicating that sales activity in the state's housing market has been trending up, with sales rising for the second consecutive quarter during the last three months of 2011.

Home Sales Up in December
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Home Sales Up in December - The number of Rhode Island single-family homes sold last month increased 19 percent from December 2010. December was the sixth consecutive month of year over year increases.