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2010-FEB-16 : U.S. Treasury: economy to keep growing in 2010
The U.S. economy is expected to grow by 2.9 percent this year after an estimated contraction of 2.4 percent in 2009. @ Reuters | Posted: 02/16/10 at 0419 EST
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2010-FEB-01 : Exports help U.S. companies climb out of recession
Exports shot up 18.1% the last three months of 2009, helping the U.S. economy expand at a 5.7% annual rate. U.S. factories were behind the surge: Exports of goods soared 28.1%.@ USA Today | Posted: 02/01/10 at 0419 EST
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2010-FEB-16 : Shadow inventory unlikely to hurt market
Almost 5M properties could face foreclosure soon, but high investor demand should limit any further impact on prices.
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2010-FEB-15 : Investors pay cash, squeeze out homebuyers
A first-time homebuyer might offer more money for a bargain home than an investor, but cash trumps credit in this market.
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2010-FEB-15 : Homes worth more than owners think
A survey finds that many homeowners, for the first time, think their home is worth less than it actually is.
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2010-FEB-15 : Housing construction up 2.8% in Jan.
It exceeded economists' expectations and is the highest pace in six months, according to the U.S. Commerce Dept.
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2010-FEB-13 : Home bargains abound, but close deal quickly
Homes less than $150K sometimes generate bidding wars as first-timers try to secure a deal before the tax credit deadline.
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2010-FEB-12 : Lots of bargains? Not so, Fla. homebuyers say
Short sale delays, competition from investors, FHA changes and condo association troubles continue to kill deals.
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2010-FEB-12 : Median home prices show signs of stability
Most experts were afraid to call a bottom to the real estate market, but more and more now say prices are stabilizing.
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2010-FEB-11 : Fla.'s existing home, condo sales up in 4Q 09
Existing sales rose 44% over 4Q 08, marking the 6th consecutive quarter of increases; condo sales up 93%.
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2010-FEB-11 : Fed's plans bode well for homebuyers
Chairman Bernanke says Fed won't buy back securities soon, which should help keep mortgage rates low in the short term.
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Mortgage Market AND Homeowners Insurance
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2010-FEB-10 : Fannie to pay closing costs on foreclosures
Buyers can get up to 3.5% of the final sales price toward closing costs or appliances if buying one of Fannie's 50,000 homes.
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2010-FEB-14 : Rates on 30-year home loans fall to 4.93%
Mortgage rates fell for the second straight week and continue to hover close to last year's record low.
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2010-FEB-12 : Rates on 30-year mortgages average under 5%
A slight drop from last week brings the rate down to 4.97%, according to Freddie Mac's national weekly survey.
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2010-FEB-11 : Top 7 credit score mistakes
Sales to Latin America, a world region that suffered relatively less from the global recession than others. @ Ft. Lauderdale Sun Sentinel | Posted: 02/11/10 at 0315 EST
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