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Nationwide foreclosure starts rise for first time in 3 years

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Foreclosure starts increased by less than 1 percent year-over-year in July after 36 consecutive months of decreases, according to Attom Data Solutions. Continue reading →

Globe-trotting for-sale sign lost at sea during Hurricane Sandy finds its way from France to New Jersey

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After a six-year trip around the world, a Realtor’s sign washed away during Hurricane Sandy has finally made the long journey home to New Jersey. Continue reading →

Real-life ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ mansion hits the market again

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The former New York home of the infamous Manhattan stockbroker has once again hit the market — this time, cut in price from $2.89 million to $3.4 million. Continue reading →

HUD charges Minnesota homeowners and their Realtor with discrimination

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Minnesota homeowners and their Realtor are being charged by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with discrimination. Continue reading →

Price reductions rose in June, with cities seeing biggest cuts: Zillow

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Two-thirds of major American cities saw more property listings cut in price now than they did during the same period in 2017, according to Zillow. Continue reading →

How a former pastry chef uses her skills to sweeten real estate deals

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You’re as likely to find real estate agent Hannah Tai mixing batter and hand painting fondant as you are to find her sealing the deal for a client. Continue reading →

Credit Karma acquires mortgage application startup Approved

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Credit Karma, the personal finance company geared toward millennials, is acquiring digital mortgage application startup Approved for an undisclosed sum, the companies announced Friday.  Continue reading →

Group aims to renovate, preserve Aretha Franklin’s childhood home

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After the Queen of Soul’s death, a local Memphis organization has come forward with plans to renovate and preserve the singer’s historic house. Continue reading →