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House buying America's Housing Craze 
 Collection of articles and analysis from 2005 about the increased cost of purchasing a house in the U.S., financing options, buying and selling, and related topics. Includes information about prices in selected cities, hunting for a house in California, and affordability of houses. From MSNBC. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3038118/ Topics: Housing Last updated Oct 13, 2005 Buying a Home
Website for homebuyers includes common questions from first-time homebuyers; rights of a homebuyer; calculating how much mortgage you can afford; dealing with a real estate agent; various homebuying programs; and information on inspections, appraisals, and homeowner's insurance. From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. http://www.hud.gov/buying/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Housing Last updated May 1, 2007 Flip This House
Companion to a television series "that focuses on Trademark Properties, a small real estate company in South Carolina. ... [that] buys homes, quickly renovates them, and sells them for a profit." The site features an episode guide, photo galleries of the houses, and house flipping tips from the founder of Trademark Properties. Also includes a discussion forum. From A&E. http://www.aetv.com/flipthishouse/ Topics: Housing Last updated Nov 11, 2006 ForSaleByOwner.com
Database of homes for sale by owner (without a real estate agent) in the United States. Search for a home, or list your property. Also has information on local schools, price comparisons, loans, and tips on home buying. http://www.forsalebyowner.com/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Housing Last updated Aug 1, 2002 Home Buyers: Beware of "Flipping" Scams
This brochure alerts potential home buyers how to watch for house "flipping" scams in which "a flipper buys a house cheap and then sells to it an unsuspecting buyer for a price that far exceeds its real value." The flipper entices the buyer into purchasing by promising to arrange a home loan. Includes a list of questions to ask the seller. Opens directly into a PDF document. From the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. http://www.oag.state.md.us/Consumer/flipbrochure.pdf Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Housing Last updated Apr 16, 2006 Quicken Loans
This site "allows you to research home loans, learn about home financing, and apply and sign your application." Contains information and interactive tools on home refinance, purchasing, and equity loans. Searchable. https://www.quickenloans.com/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Housing, Investing, Money Last updated Dec 12, 2008 Realtor.com
Contains a database of over three million homes and land for sale in the United States. Searches may be limited by area, price range, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and other features. Some listings include maps. Also includes a directory of realtors, and information on mortgages, neighborhoods, moving, and finding a contractor. From the National Association of Realtors. http://www.realtor.com/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Housing, Investing Last updated Jun 8, 2007 |
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