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The latest data on the residential real estate does not provide a rosy picture. In fact, the data indicate, overall, housing inventories rose for the eighth consecutive month in August of 2010. Let us exploreResidential Real Estate Recovery Remains Elusive

Real estate market is still undergoing a strategic metamorphosis. In fact, many home prices are still depreciating further and apparently, we have not yet hit the bottom. This creates an auspicious opportunity for people whoHow Could You Obtain Lower Mortgages Now?

Some homeowners may think refinancing to a lower rate is always the best idea. Let us analyze when you should refinance if you can, and when you should not do so. 1. REFINANCE, IF YOUWhen Should You and Should Not Refinance?

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Residential and commercial real estate markets are bedeviled by recurring woes despite rather reasonable expectations for the markets to restore to relative normalcy by now. In fact, the predominant practice of borrowing ONLY to aReal Estate Outlook Gloomier As Lenders Further Tighten Lending

Some of the latest data suggest lenders might be loosening their spigots when it comes to jumbo loans. Nonetheless, problems still abound for borrowers of such loans, ranging from relatively large down payments to slowAre Jumbo Loans Making a Real Comeback? Not Really

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