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US 30-year mortgage rate falls to record 3.78 pct.

The average U.S. rate for the 30-year fixed mortgage fell to a record low for a fourth straight week. Cheap mortgages have helped boost home sales modestly

US sales of previously occupied homes up in April

Americans bought more previously owned homes in April, a hopeful sign that the weak housing market is gradually improving.

US 30-year mortgage rate falls to record 3.79 pct.

Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to record lows for the third straight week. The steady decline has made home-buying and

US housing starts rose to 717,000 in April

U.S. builders started work on more homes and apartments last month and requested more permits to build single-family homes. The increases suggest the battered

US builder confidence at highest level in 5 years

Confidence among U.S. builders rose to the highest level in five years in May, a hopeful sign that modest improvement in the housing market will pick up.

3 biggest mistakes renters make

John Matarese shows the biggest errors renters make when signing a lease.

Home staging can sell your home fast

John Matarese shows how home stagers are turning dated homes into showplaces.

US rate on 30-year mortgage hits record 3.83 pct.

Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to fresh record lows this week. Cheap mortgage rates have made home-buying and refinancing more

Bank of America to knock cash off some customers' mortgages

More than 200,000 Bank of America customers may soon qualify for a principal reduction-- some getting as much as $150,000 knocked off the balance of their

US rate on 30-year mortgage hits record 3.84 pct.

Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to fresh record lows this week, offering more incentive for Americans to buy or refinance

I-Team: Home scam hits tornado victims; anyone could be prey

A home rental scam sweeping through the Tri-State has added to the misery of storm victims who lost their homes in the deadly March tornadoes.

Contracts for US homes rose last month

An index that tracks the number of signed contracts to buy U.S. homes rose to its highest level in nearly two years last month, the latest sign the battered

US rate on 30-year mortgage dips to 3.88 percent

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage has dipped to near its record low, keeping home-buying and refinancing affordable.

Top 20 states by foreclosure rate in March

A list of the top 20 states with the highest foreclosure rates in March.

Rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.88 percent

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage dropped near its all-time low this week, making home-buying and refinancing a bargain for those who can qualify.

March foreclosure activity down to near 5-year low

More U.S. homes are entering the foreclosure process, setting the stage for a surge in properties repossessed by lenders this year.

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