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FHA to toughen rules for borrowers The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is proposing raising minimum credit scores for borrowers who receive FHA-backed mortgages, increasing down payment requirements, and limiting the amount of money sellers can provide toward closing costs. The proposed changes are part of an effort to shore up the ...

[photo:listing:7083033] • 3,486 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm single story - $649,000 - Standard Sale! South Corona, Corona  -  Visit me first. Stunning South Corona Pool Home! Standard sale, no long waits! This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is on one of the largest lots in ...

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home sales in June rose by 3.6% to an annual rate of 4.89 million, the highest since last October. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said: "The increase in existing-home sales occurred in all major regions of the country." Analysts say that this signals moderation in ...

Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 11% in June, 2009 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 384,000 units, according to numbers released by the U.S. Commerce Department. Coming on the heels of an upwardly revised number for May, the gain marks a third consecutive month of improved sales activity. “This is good news ...

Would You Like $8,000? Buy a Home. Soon! To stimulate the economy, Washington juiced up the stimulus plan passed last year in February. Two benefits for FTHBs (First Time Home Buyers) were that the amount of the tax credit was increased from up to $7,500 to $8,000. And, more importantly, the amount of the credit does not have to be ...

CNN is searching for a bottom in the housing market With consumer confidence rising in May to its highest level in eight months, housing starts increasing more than 17 percent in May compared with the previous month, and sales of existing homes climbing 2.9 percent in April nationwide, it appears that the housing market may be stabilizing. So ...

Eastvale, Corona  -  Announcing a price reduction on 12843 Prairie Circle, a 2,063 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm single story "Hard to Find!". Now MLS® $325,000 - Approved Short Sale! Yes, the sale was approved and the buyers have found a different home! Call today to see this beautiful ...

Not All Yard Sales Are Created Equal Summer is one of the most popular seasons for holding a yard sale. But simply holding a yard sale doesn't necessarily mean you'll end the day with lots of extra money in your pocket. If you're planning on clearing out your clutter this summer, here are ten tips to help make your yard sale a ...

Pending US Home Sales Surge Pending US home sales skyrocketed to their highest number in 7 years, a sure sign that the bottom is forming and that bargain seekers have arrived.  The National Association of Realtors reported that its seasonally adjusted index of sales contracts signed (the Pending Home Sales Index) jumped 6.7% to 90.3, well ...

"Summerize" Your Home with These Spring Projects It's hard to believe, but the official start of summer is just a few weeks away! Here are some spring cleaning projects you should definitely consider tackling before the hottest days of summer descend upon us.   Air Conditioning It's important to have your air conditioner ...