NAR: Number of homes under contract in September up 14.5 percent from a year go
Realtors could cash in if growth in purchase mortgages meets expectations
RealtyTrac: Foreclosures surge in New York, Tampa, Philly and Chicago metros
Toronto-based franchisor poised for US expansion
Northeast, West see greatest growth
NAR property database now has agreements with 425 MLS and CIEs
First American Title now feeding rates and fees to 'SmartGFE' service
Acquisition of Edward Surovell Realtors adds 200 sales associates
Other vendors also expected to add HomePath REO offer forms
Former Treasury official warns US creeping toward nationalization of mortgage market
Virtual brokerage aiming to be completely paperless
Members of Gen X and Y say they're more knowledgeable about homeownership
PreQualPlus expanded to support multiple lenders
NAR: Median home price posts annual gain for 7th month in a row
North American Title Insurance signs up for 'DART' service
Client stories, reviews help create authenticity and authority
Rates on 15-year loans lowest since 1991
'High achievers' with scores above 785 have an average of 7 credit cards
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