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Friday, February 04, 2005 9:56:26 PM
Social Security dollars could fuel another real estate boom
Julie from Hollywood

Man stole identities from real estate loan documents
Sentenced to 100 months in prison for credit card fraud

Specialized Web sites grow real estate listings
Wow sellers with property photos, maps school info

Consumer confidence dips in January
Job growth still a key concern

Real Living makes Super Bowl ad splash
'Walking lady' aims to build real estate brand

Keller Williams adds transaction management software vendor
New Realty Spotlight Partner available to agents nationwide

Companies waste $22 billion annually on spam
Inbox scourge steals time from businesses

Stewart lands two real estate title companies
Title insurance giant snaps up Alaska, Florida companies

HouseValues reports profitable year
Ends year with $47.7 million in revenue

Senate committee to examine role of Fannie, Freddie
Hearing set for Feb. 10

Flat-fee real estate co. adds 145 franchises in 2004
Assist-2-Sell plans to reach 500 franchises by end of year

NRT boosts presence on Realtor.com
Agreement provides enhanced exposure for local brokerages

New standards for predatory lending protection
Federal agency issues guidelines against abusive real estate lending

Overnight real estate rates nudge higher
30-year up at 5.19%; 10-year Treasury down at 4.16%

House colors ride the line of good taste
Neighbors' outrage raises cultural questions

How to fix a drafty house vent
Where it's safe to insulate

Homeowners take refuge in casualty loss assistance
Realty Tax Tips – Part 4: Recovering from a natural disaster

Housing groups back Bush proposals
President makes no mention of plans for mortgage interest tax deduction

Join the one-stop real estate shop 'revolution'
RESPRO conference to focus on pulling services under one roof

Toronto real estate sales top 4,000 in January
Average price of homes in area nears $254,000

Housing affordability improves in fourth quarter
Typical household had 132% of income needed for median-priced home

Real estate rates post 5-week decline
30-year fixed falls to an average 5.63% in Freddie Mac survey

National wholesale mortgage lender breaks volume records
First Franklin originates $29 billion in 2004

Bankrate earnings climb
Reports $9.3 million in fourth-quarter revenue

E-commerce co. expands mortgage-related portfolio
CarsDirect buys BestRate.com, LoanApp.com

Military personnel gain access to new real estate loan
Countrywide program requires a minimum $500 down payment

New York real estate prices post hefty gains
Home sales in the state set new annual record

Overnight real estate rates decrease
30-year down at 5.18%; 10-year Treasury up at 4.17%

Brokers, agents, recorders key to paperless transaction
Adoption imminent, panelists say

Congress to probe SEC accountant on Fannie Mae
Baker Subcommittee hearing set for next week

Homeowner tells how to get rid of dreaded PMI
Private mortgage insurance hard to unload

Flood damage reinforces value of renter's insurance
When the ceiling comes tumbling down

Real estate foreclosures hit home in Ohio
Job losses, lending practices share the blame

Fed raises target rate to 2.5%
Long-term mortgage rates still hang in 5% range

Million-dollar homes are all the rage in California
Over 33,000 homes in state sold above $1 million in '04

Identity theft tops consumer fraud complaints
39% of all complaints related to the crime in 2004, FTC says

Real estate loan production climbs at Countrywide
Fourth-quarter earnings drop

Manhattan luxury market cooled in second half of 2004
But $4 million-plus market booming in early '05

Real estate purchases up
Mortgage applications rise 7.3% in latest survey

Ditech launches $49 flat-fee home equity loan
Borrowers know closing costs up front

Wireless real estate companies drop patent lawsuit
Pocket Real Estate customers not impacted, company says

Investment real estate listings hit the Web
San Jose company launches MLSInvestments.com

Overnight real estate rates decline
30-year down at 5.19%; 10-year Treasury up at 4.14%

Real estate fraud scheme cheats homeowners out of rent
Rental agency hoards money collected from vacation properties

High-power tool rids home of dirt, moss
Pressure-washer rental may be a one-time deal

Real estate newbie seeks fastest way to make a buck
Should I get a realty sales license to become an investor?

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