Our purpose was to gauge the public’s current attitudes toward housing, especially in light of the current housing crisis. This comprehensive research project asked more than 3,000 consumers about their confidence in homeownership as an investment, the current state of their household finances, their views on the U.S. housing finance system and their overall...
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Real Estate And Mortgage News
- Pending Home Sales RiseFollowing a sharp drop after the tax credit expiration, pending home sales rise modestly. […]
- Puerto Rico through 2010Q1 (Developmental Index; Not Seasonally Adjusted) [XLS]Puerto Rico through 2010Q1 (Developmental Index; Not Seasonally Adjusted) [XLS] […]
- Stabilizing Communities Through Responsible REO ManagementBy HomeSteps VP Chris Bowden Community stabilization is a critical component of our work to support the nation’s housing recovery. Stable communities foster steady home values and safer neighborhoods, which are important contributing factors to the growth and prosperity of local economies and their residents. At Freddie Mac, we help to stabilize communities […]
- Freddie Mac Names Subha V. Barry SVP, Chief Diversity OfficerMcLean, VA – Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) today named Subha V. Barry to the position of chief diversity officer (CDO). […]
- Home Values Rise in Second QuarterMcLean, VA – Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) announced today the results of its second quarter Conventional Mortgage Home Price Index (CMHPI). […]
The Economy
- U.S. International Trade in Goods and ServicesThe Nation's international trade deficit in goods and services decreased to $42.8 billion in July 2010 from $49.8 billion in June (revised), as exports increased and imports decreased. July 2010: -42.8 $ billion June 2010: -49.8 $ billion […]
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HUD And FHA Help You Buy Real Estate
66. WHAT IS THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT?
Also known as HUD, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development was established in 1965 to develop national policies and programs to address housing needs in the U.S. One of HUD’s primary missions is to create a suitable living environment for all Americans...
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Title Insurance
* Why do you need title insurance?
Title insurance plays a major role in making certain that your home ownership is free and clear of any rights or claims of prior owners. It is possible for other prior owners to hold a legitimate claim against your home. Problems with the title can limit your use...
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Greater Philadelphia Region
- Lancaster Inns Open Their Doors To VetsFor Immediate Release Authentic Bed and Breakfast Association 1-800-552-2362 – www.authenticbandb.com Contact Lynne Griffin (stay@walkaboutinn.com) or 717-464-0707 Lancaster Inns Open Their Doors To Vets Lancaster, PA: Just how do you thank those who put themselves in the line of danger, risking their lives so that we enjoy ours in freedom? Waving flags and […]
- The Philadelphia Sketch Club’s 150th Anniversary Exhibition at City HallJOIN US Thursday, September 2nd, City Hall 5th floor, NE corner 5-7 pm in celebration of: The Philadelphia Sketch Club’s 150th Anniversary Exhibition at City Hall John Ennis, “Reservations”, oil on canvas. Philadelphia – The City of Philadelphia’s Art In City Hall exhibition program introduces an exhibition by the Philadelphia Sketch Club in celebration of i […]