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Non-Bank Servicers Creating Bigger Mortgage Problems

Non-Bank Servicers Creating Bigger Mortgage Problems By Catherine Curan It’s hard to find a more sympathetic foreclosure story than Kathleen Conrad’s. The disabled widow of a Marine who served in Vietnam, Conrad, 66, lives in a rundown Westchester house the couple bought in 1999, realizing their modest version of the America dream. But after her […]

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Hey, Homeowners! These Little-Known Tax Deductions Can Save You Thousands

Be sure to get the most back on your taxes this year. Renee Morad from Realtor.com outlines some important tax information for homeowners.    Hey, Homeowners! These Little-Known Tax Deductions Can Save You Thousands By Renee Morad You probably already know that owning a home comes with some sweet tax benefits, like the mortgage-interest and property-tax

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Foreclosures Finally Return to Pre-Housing Crisis Levels

Clare Trapasso of Realtor.com explains how U.S. foreclosures have returned to the pre-housing crisis levels. This is another factor that proves the housing market is on the rebound. Foreclosures Finally Return to Pre-Housing Crisis Levels By Clare Trapasso For those who associate foreclosure signs, shuttered homes, and idling cars overflowing with family possessions with the

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The Land Title Summit County Market Analysis

 December 2015 Year End Market Analysis Please note that Land Title data comes from actual recorded transactions at the County Clerk and Recorder’s Office for that particular month. The information is not directly related to MLS data. The data is an unofficial tabulation of Summit County Records that are believed to be reasonably accurate. If you choose

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Should You Buy a Home While Carrying Student Debt?

TALI WEE on the Zillow.com blog examines what it means and how you can buy a house with student loan debt. There is some great advice from financial experts on how to move forward with buying a home financially. “The single most effective way to get rid of student loans while saving and building wealth is

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Banking & Loan Information For Buying a Home

Zillow recently reported that the number of applications denied for a mortgage has declined between 2014 and 2015.  After the mortgage crisis, many people were being denied for a mortgage despite having relatively good credit and a steady income.  Those who were approved were put through the ringer – banks required an endless amount of

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El Niño is Coming: What that means for Real Estate

Realtor.com discusses the effect El Niño may have on the market this winter, especially in the front range. Though sometimes harsh winters limit selling, “the Herald reported that there have been 23 El Niño winters since 1950; most of them we haven’t even noticed.”   A funny thing about El Niño and the hot Denver market:

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