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Michele Lerner has been gathering expertise about real estate for the past two decades, writing for regional, national and international publications for consumers and industry professionals. Email her with your real estate-related questions or concerns at Mlerner@gmail.com

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Deed for Lease may allow foreclosed-on owners to stay on as renters

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Fannie Mae recently introduced a new program which could benefit homeowners who are in danger of foreclosure,...
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Homeowners across the country predict a housing recovery in six months

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

The Zillow Third Quarter Homeowner Confidence Survey shows that homeowners are all over the map when it comes to...
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Housing affordability near record high for third consecutive quarter

Friday, November 20th, 2009

While not every housing market in the country has affordable housing, overall, the nation's housing...
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How to choose a mortgage broker or mortgage banker

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

The Washington Times recently published this article about the pros and cons of working with a mortgage broker or a...
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How to save money on homeowners insurance

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Trusted Choice and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America recently conducted a national survey which revealed that more than 34% of...
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Survey says affordable prices bringing investors back to real estate

A recent survey by Move.com found that 12.1% of homebuyers plan to buy a home as an investment property, compared to just 5.6% seven months ago. The...
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Foreclosure prevention program results mixed

The Washington Post's Renae Merle wrote an article recently evaluating the results of the Making Home...
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Redfin.com adds instant home sold feature

Consumers have long been at a disadvantage when a home sells in their neighborhood or in one where they want to buy...
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A guide to lease-to-own arrangements

This recently published article takes an in-depth look at lease-to-own arrangements. For sellers, these deals may be a good way to get a...
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Congress passes homebuyer tax credit

As expected, the House voted today on legislation which extends the first-time homebuyer tax credit and adds a credit for current homeowners. The bill...
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