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Draft bill would hike FHA loan down payments to 5%, slash loan limits
Legislation will likely draw fire from industry groups, Senate Democrats
By KEN HARNEY
Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee have drafted legislation that would raise the minimum down payment for FHA mortgages to 5 percent, cut FHA loan limits in most markets, and move the Agriculture Department's rural housing program to FHA's parent agency, HUD... More »
Real estate agents, brokers expected to diversify ad budgets
Report: Industry rate of online ad spending may flatten Franchise co. leader says 'extreme service' is key for real estate agents 
Real Estate Executive Profile: Sherry Chris Real estate startup launches off-market listings portal
Service matches buyers and sellers through real estate pros 10 most-searched real estate markets in April
Realtor.com: All markets on the list experienced year-over-year price declines Mapping leaps and a vision for a national real estate registry
Q-and-A with GIS pioneer Donald Cooke Listingbook service: real estate leads for $1 apiece
Agents can pay for prospects targeted by ZIP code or street
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COLUMNIST ARTICLES
4 real estate tips for negotiating with international clients
Don't lose a sale to culture shock
By BERNICE ROSS
Negotiation practices vary dramatically across the world. If you are negotiating a deal with clients who were born outside the U.S., here are some basic tips that can help you close the deal. I recently was at a neighborhood get-together where our hosts were from New Zealand and... More »
Understanding real estate walkaways
Mood of the Market Get a mortgage after foreclosure, bankruptcy
'Cry letter' to lender can reduce waiting period When to use an appraisal contingency in real estate purchase
Tool offers buyers deposit protection when canceling deal
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