| 08 March 2010
A daily dose of headlines for real estate agents, mortgage lenders and consumers.| America's 25 richest counties Forbes: The country's fattest paychecks are brought home to these high-end suburbs. See how many Md. & Va. counties made the list. | Homeowners hold ground against rising property taxes Wall Street Journal: Virginia, Florida property owners endure some of country's highest hike. |
| A new real estate cost to watch for: Developer's private transfer fee Washington Post: Every time a house sells during the next 99 years, 1 percent of the price goes back to the original developer or is shared among investor partners. | Mortgage rates hover around 5%, for those who can qualify Wall Street Journal: Tighter lending standards and falling incomes make it tough for borrowers to take advantage of low rates. |
| Short-sale program to pay homeowners to sell at a loss The New York Times: This latest program is one of the Obama administration’s most aggressive attempts to grapple with a problem that has defied solutions. | Looking to refinance? Ask yourself 4 crucial questions. Washington Post: Will I lower my interest rate? Will I lower my monthly payment? Will I shorten my loan term? What are the costs to refinance? |
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