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Dallas equity firm sued by homeowners

Four black homeowners in the state of New York filed a federal suit against the Dallas-based equity firm Lone Star Funds. The federal suit also targets the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The plaintiffs allege that … Continue reading

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Homeownership offers tremendous value

Homeownership is still a vital—though vulnerable—component of the American Dream. Protecting it, as well as promoting it, is at the top of the docket for National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) 2017 President Bill Brown, who recently discussed his agenda at … Continue reading

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Louisiana floods

At least eight people have died and more than 40,000 homes have been damaged in the recent Lousiana floods. Now, Fannie Mae is reminding mortgage servicers that they have the ability to help customers affected by the disaster. On or … Continue reading

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Best purchase markets for millennials buyers

Do you ever wonder where are the best markets to buy a home for the millennial crowd? A flurry of financial obstacles and lifestyle choices are stalling the journey to homeownership for many young adults, but becoming a homeowner is … Continue reading

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Can a Home Remodel Increase the Value of Your Home ?

There was a time when contractors building McMansion-style home additions or Michelin-worthy kitchens were a regular sight in many neighborhoods – until around 2006, when the Great Recession began to take hold. Here’s the good news: home improvements are starting … Continue reading

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