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Q4 HOME PRICE GROWTH JUMPS IN NEARLY ALL U.S. METROS via themortgagepoint.com—According to the most recent quarterly report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), home prices increased in nearly 90% of metro markets (201 out of 226, or 89%) … Read More

EXISTING-HOME SALES RISE 2.2% IN DECEMBER via realtor.com—Existing home sales improved in December, rising 2.2% to a pace of 4.24 million home sales. Importantly, this was a third straight year-over-year gain after a streak of declines stretching back to August … Read More

CONTRACTORS, HANDYMEN, LOAN BROKERS, EVEN FAMILY CAN SCAM OLDER HOMEOWNERS. WHAT TO KNOW via miamiherald.com—Every few years, federal regulators issue warnings to banks and credit unions about the dangers of senior financial abuse. But it isn’t just up to financial … Read More