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Home price growth slows, but 2019 will still challenge buyers

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While still not likely to relieve buyers, the 5.5 percent annual growth was the same as in September, and down from 5.7 percent in August. Continue reading →

Former Illinois judge sentenced to year in prison for mortgage fraud

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A former Illinois judge, the first Filipena elected in Cook County, cried in court as a judge sentenced her to a year in prison for fraudulently obtaining mortgages. Continue reading →

Long and Foster reap benefits of early investment in Asian market

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This month, Chinese property website Juwai.com awarded the East Coast brokerage Long and Foster its “Best U.S. Real Estate Company” award. Continue reading →

Missing California Realtor found dead following 5-day search

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The California Realtor reported missing on Monday has been found dead in a remote countyithout suspicion of foul play, according to police. Continue reading →

Fed raises interest rate for the fourth time in 2018

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The Fed’s increase sets a target range for the federal funds rate of 2.25 percent to 2.5 percent. The increase of 25 basis points came as the “labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has been rising at a strong rate,” accord… Continue reading →