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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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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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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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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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Questions to ask your local real estate to test their local knowledge

Following the national real estate trends may be interesting, but when it comes to buying or selling a home, consumers are better off working with a...
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First-time buyer tax credit extension better for buyers in affordable markets

Brett Arends recently evaluated the potential impact of an extended and expanded first-time hombuyer tax credit in a Wall Street Journal article. Most...
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Questions to ask your potential real estate agent

The above list is an excerpt from "HOMEBUYING: Tough Times, First Time, Any Time" Purchase the book now for more in-depth information about...
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Possible extension of the first-time homebuyer tax credit

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Kathleen Pender wrote an interesting article at SFGate.com about the recent Senate vote on extending the first-time...
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Why a home inspection is important

Back in the days when sellers ruled the real estate market and buyers were competing with each other to buy homes, many buyers opted to make their...
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Questions to ask a lender

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Before considering looking at home, potential homebuyers are advised to find a reputable lender and find out...
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