Unlocking of Housing Market Gets Going

The house party may just be getting started. The recovery in housing that began taking hold last year caught most economists by surprise. Even though the overall economy made only middling progress, even ...
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Best Places to Buy Foreclosures

In some parts of the country, it's much easier to land a good foreclosure deal than in others.
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Some borrowers hurry to grab low rates, fees

Mortgage rates barely moved this week. But many refinancers and potential homebuyers worry the low rates won't last much longer as they try to beat the clock on rising mortgage fees and policy changes ...
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How to Alleviate Stress During a Move

I thought given the timing, this would be a great repost.  Moving is a stressful experience that most of us will go through at some point in our lives.  It  ranks with one of the top three stresses one can experience through life along with death of a loved one and divorce.  After all of [...]
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Mortgage Mess Still Mires Housing Recovery

President Obama says he wants more Americans to be able to save money by refinancing their mortgages. The trouble is that mortgage rates are rising. Coupled with severe inventory shortages, this is not ...
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VACANT LOT - CHAPEL HILL, NC

Custom opportunity available or just purchase the lot and build when you like.
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Where the Singles Are: A Dating Guide by ZIP Code

Las Vegas and San Jose are among the cities where single men most outnumber single women, according to a new data analysis by Trulia, a residential real estate Web site. In Washington, Boston and New York, ...

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McMansions Return: Big Houses Come Back

After five years of downsizing, homeowners may be "upsizing" once again. A growing family and a need for more living space are the prime reasons across the generations, according to a new survey ...
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The 11 US Cities That Are Having the Best Recoveries

Looking at employment, unemployment, production, and home prices, here are the strongest economic recoveries from trough to the third quarter of 2012.
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How to hike credit score before buying a home

Dear Debt Adviser,I have a lot of unpaid debts from about six years ago. I am now looking to buy a home and need to make sure I have a good credit score. What is the best way of going about this?-- Jennifer ...
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DETACHED, TRANSITIONAL - CHAPEL HILL, NC

FREE Window Blinds for Closing by 3/27/13. The HUNTER with brick accent & front porch offers 4 bedrooms & BONUS room. OPEN sightlines from kitchen to family room & lots of windows. Kitchen has center ISLAND, GRANITE countertops, wall ovens & lots of cabinetry. Open LOFT offers great Rec room space. Comfortable Master Retreat features SITTING ROOM, Columns & VAULTED bath

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CONDO 1ST FLOOR, TRANSITIONAL - CHAPEL HILL, NC

**MOVE-IN READY! *RECENT INTERIOR PAINT AND CARPET* *2 FULL BATHS* GALLEY KITCHEN W/TILE FLOORS*BK NOOK*LG.LIVING ROOM W/FP/GAS LOGS.*REFRIGERATOR,WASHER & DRYER INCLUDED*POOL W/CLUB HOUSE. CONVENIENT LOCATION TO CHAPEL HILL/UNC/I-40.*PROFESIONALLY MEASURED

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What homebuyers can expect at the closing table

The home inspections are complete. You have your homeowners insurance. The day you've been waiting for has arrived -- closing day. If everything is in order, a closing process can run smoothly and ownership ...
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Castle Homes You Can Actually Buy

With pools, horse stables, bocce courts and multi-floor libraries, these castle-like homes are straight out of a fairy tale.
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Moving Out

The day you move out is always full of mix feelings.  There are some exceptions.  The day you move into your first home is such an exciting and amazing time that it overshadows everything else.  However, as you move from one home to another it can be filled with mixed feelings because of the memories [...]
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How to decide between moving or remodeling

Move or remodel? If you are dissatisfied with your home, you might wonder whether it's better to buy another house or remodel the one you own. The choice involves both financial and emotional calculations."Deciding ...
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Best Places to Buy Foreclosures

In some parts of the country, it's much easier to land a good foreclosure deal than in others.

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Housing Already Shows Signs of a New Bubble

Home prices are suddenly soaring again and consumer confidence in housing is returning, trends that are raising some serious red flags.
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Packing Tips

Even though I am on my twelfth move, I am still in the process of learning.  In my last couple of moves, I have had the luxury of having movers pack me.   However, this time I am packing myself and I have been reminded of how difficult and time consuming it can be.  Given [...]
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