Inman News
Today's Top Real Estate News
Provided by Inman News Features
July 05, 2008 03:00 AM


Dead landscaping to cost landlord thousands
Can security deposit be raided to fix damage?

Elderly couple urged to rethink real estate title
If title isn't fixed, offspring see inheritance trouble

Family challenges 'cure or quit' notice
Rent it Right

Person-to-person loan last hope after bankruptcy
Foreclosure makes it difficult for many to get financing

TIC with best friend: good or bad idea?
REThink Real Estate

Do 1980s ceilings contain asbestos?
Doctor's strict advice to home buyers not shared by all

Sellers hate stigma that comes with re-listing
How long until days on market resets?

Flooded crawlspace demands action
Property likely needs French drains, sump pump or foundation vents

Synthetic stucco gets bad rap
Is $140,000 replacement cost worth the trouble?

Is buying a home to live in a good investment?
Despite benefits, price appreciation not guaranteed in today's market

Condo foreclosed but HOA fees keep coming
Who's responsible for unpaid assessments?

Some remodels endure endless inspections
What building officials look for during site visits

Living room partition's a deal-breaker
Can buyer back out of purchase after learning bedroom's true identity?

Why can't mom have live-in assistant?
Rent it Right

Realtor's suspected killer had financial problems
Chavez was cited for alleged securities fraud

Rising oil prices keep lid on mortgage rates
'Deeper economic slowdown' could come soon

Credit scores for overlooked borrowers
New service could help consumers qualify for mortgages

'East' is a state of mind
Julie from Hollywood

Suspect arrested in Realtor's death
Man may have called other Realtors, car sellers

Mindset will make or break real estate agent
Do you have the personality of a mega-producer?

DeMarse-Bankrate separation agreement announced
No excess in this corporate CEO divorce

S.F. Bay Area real estate values continue strong
Median prices climb 15.8% from a year ago

Hibernia to sell mortgage servicing portfolio to CitiMortgage
Co. anticipates some positions to be cut

Central Ohio real estate sales rise
Average sales price slips 3% from a year ago

Overnight mortgage rates mixed
30-year up at 5.44%; 10-year Treasury down at 4.22%

Pitfalls of failing to record real estate title
Don't let property get stolen from under your nose

Misguided home makeovers infiltrate suburbia
Some architectural styles best left alone

Home precautions for hot weather
Building materials feel summer effects

$10,000 reward for catching Realtor's killer
Albuquerque real estate groups establish fund

Today's Rates:

Mtg Loan    Rate  APR
30-yr Fixed6.35%6.56%
15-yr Fixed5.92%6.23%
1-yr Adj5.17%6.42%
* national averages







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