February 12, 2013

Daily Housing News Round-Up

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“Home prices increase in 88 percent of U.S. Cities as recovery broadens,” reports the Courier-Journal. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution writes, “Foreclosure notices at lowest level in years.” “Disparate Impact and Fair Housing: Seven Cases You Should Know,” says ProPublica via OPB. The Washington Post prints, “Washington D.C. region is a seller’s market.”

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February 11, 2013

Daily Housing News Round-Up

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CNN Money reports, “A sign the housing recovery just might stick.” “The Path To Home Ownership Is Getting Smoother,” says Vatalyst. The Street prints, “Obama Makes Renewed Push for Lower Rates on Refinancing.” “Americans Are Tapping Into Home Equity Again,” reports CNBC.   “Mold? Leaky Roof? Obama Administration Says All Americans Must Have ‘Healthy Housing,’” [...]

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January 31, 2013

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About 8,800 Ohioans have been helped through the Save the Dream program said Cindy Flaherty of the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. Photo courtesy of The Columbia Dispatch “FHFA, HUD extend foreclosure relief for Sandy Victims,” posts Housingwire. The Atlantic Highlands Herald publishes, “Statement of Secretary Shaun Donovan Chair of the Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force.” [...]

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January 30, 2013

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  “Menendez Dubs HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan Obama’s Sandy ‘Disaster Czar,’” writes Breitbart. The New York Times reports, “Home Prices Surge More Than 5%, the Most Since 2006.” “Menendez, Boxer plan bill to help struggling homeowners,” posts The Star-Ledger. The Plain Dealer says, “Homeless Youth Count count was worth doing and noticing: Mark Naymik.” “Healthy [...]

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January 29, 2013

Daily Housing News Round-Up

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  Construction in the Madison Crescent neighborhood of Gainesville, Va. is an example of the resurgent housing market. Houses built in Madison Crescent stood empty for several years, but all are now sold and new ones are beginning to be built. Photo courtesy of The Washington Post “Housing emerges as economic bright spot after years [...]

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