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Home Values to Rise 13% Over Next Two Years: Economist
Predicted rise in home prices will give U.S. homeowners $2 trillion in home equity.

Many Americans Have Misconceptions About Credit Scores
Who knows more about credit scores ? men or women?

Transunion: Credit Quality of Mortgage Borrowers Nationwide has Improved
New mortgage borrowers have good payment track records.

Risks vs. Rewards: Renting Out Your Home for Super Bowl
Renting your home to Super Bowl fans can bring big bucks to some, big headaches to others.

Sellers Gain Advantage in Many Local Real Estate Markets
As the supply of homes for sale shrinks, prices rise.

More than Half of Americans Think Home Prices Will Rise in Year Ahead
Americans think the housing market has rebounded.

New York Attorney General Says 2 Banks Violated Mortgage Accord
New York's attorney general says Wells Fargo and Bank of America flagrantly violated last year's national mortgage settlement.

Housing Markets Improving in 258 Metros in May
Housing permits, jobs, and home prices are all on the upswing in most areas of the country.

March Pending Home Sales Improve but Overall Pace Leveling
The number of homes under contract rose nationally but dips could be coming if the supply of homes for sale continues to tighten.

New Home Advice: Choosing the Best Upgrades

Buying a new home comes with a maze of options. That?s a good thing. Here?s advice from a pro on choosing them.

Big Investment Firms Jumping into Housing Market, Pushing Up Prices
National investment firms push individual home buyers out of local real estate markets.

Gallup Poll Finds Nearly Everyone Wants to Own a Home Someday
Most Americans either own a home already or plan to buy one in the next 10 years.

Limited Inventory of Homes for Sale Holds Back Home Prices
Prices rise, but the number of homes sold slips a bit as local markets see more buyers than sellers.

Hispanics Dominate First-Time Home Buyer Market
Just over half of new home-owning households are Hispanic, but study finds lack of homes for sale crimps Latino home ownership rates.

What I Wish I Knew When I Bought My First New-Construction Home

Building a new home lets you personalize your house for today?s needs and tomorrow?s dreams. Here?s how to plan your new home for future needs.

Consumers Feeling Positive About Housing Markets


Home Sellers Optimistic About Housing Recovery
Realtor.com® data shows more home owners putting their houses up for sale.

Federal Watchdog Alleges Mortgage Insurers Paid Kickbacks to Lenders
Four private mortgage insurance companies agree to pay $15.4 million in penalties to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Americans' Rising Faith in Housing Market
Moving company study turns up 16% growth in residential moves during first quarter.

Millennials Show Strong Interest in Home Ownership
Survey of Millennials finds today?s 18- to 35-year-olds aspire to own their own homes.