What consumers should know before home shopping
Real estate brief
REThink Real Estate
Credit crunch makes homes 10-20% costlier
Up to $10K can be used for down payment, closing costs
HUD: Closing costs study validates RESPA reform
Poll finds few homeowners expect to become renters
Consider lowering price, remodeling or renting it out
All borrowers will now need 3% down payment
Realtor Notebook
ZipRealty reports rebate milestone, state legislative battles
EquityLock Financial pitches contracts as marketing tool
Part 1: Stop defending and start closing