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Top 10 places to buy a foreclosed home
Here are the Top 10 metropolitan areas to buy a foreclosed home, according to RealtyTrac:
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Meet the nine richest self-made women
Forbes has released its annual billionaires list, and nestled among the usual suspects were women who have made or helped make their own fortunes, in industries ranging from television to real estate to clothing. These are the nine richest self-made women on Forbes 2013 Billionaires List.
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10 weird criminal sentences
Check out these 10 court cases where judges have done more than sentence the guilty to a fine or jail time.
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Beyond the 'fiscal cliff': 6 reasons to be optimistic about America's future
As Americans take stock of 2012 and gear up for 2013, it's tempting to adopt "decline think" about the country, especially since there is still no deal to avoid the "fiscal cliff" of steep budget cuts and tax increases. But here are six reasons Americans should still be optimistic about their future.
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Top 10 metros for job growth
Some metropolitan areas have a booming jobs market, thanks to energy, manufacturing, or sometimes just the right mix of highly diversified industries. Here's a look at the 10 metros that have seen the largest percentage increase in jobs over the past 12 months:
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The Simple Dollar Don't have a payment? You should rent, too.
Down payments are part of the home buying process. But if you don't have the cash in hand, you may be required to buy private mortgage insurance. That expense is going to add up. You might actually be better off renting.
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The Simple Dollar If you're planning on moving in the next five years, rent
If you think you want to buy a home, you should first consider how long you plan to stay in the area. If you think you might move again in the next few years, it's a better plan financially to simply rent, as the first five years are the hardest for building up equity.
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Wal-Mart rethinks overseas strategy, nixes planned stores
Wal-Mart will slow its growth in China and Brazil in an effort to make current stores more profitable.
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Housing construction falls. But permits, optimism rise.
Housing market sees 1.1 percent drop in construction of homes, apartments. But building permits for new housing rise to four-year high.
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Home Depot profit, outlook brightens
Home Depot says better sales in US will boost its earnings this year. Home Depot shares jump 68 cents.
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The New Economy $100 million apartment goes up for sale. A penthouse boom?
$100 million apartment in midtown Manhattan is New York's most expensive residence for sale. The $100 million apartment would give owner a nominal 800 percent profit.
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The Reformed Broker Don't believe housing's permabears
A housing recovery is slowly taking shape, despite the many doubters.
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Decoder Wire Obama N.Y.C. fundraiser: Is NoMad hipper than Sarah Jessica Parker's place?
President Obama is to attend a fundraiser Monday in trendy 'NoMad' district in New York. Quick, where is that? Even New Yorkers aren't sure.
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Saving Money 10 cheap ways to increase your home's resale value
Cleaning up, finding the right real estate agent, and updating small things like light fixtures will help your home sell fast without expensive staging.
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After quake, rebuilding community remains biggest challenge for Turkey's Kurds
Officials are moving quickly to rebuild the cities and towns destroyed in last year's earthquake in eastern Turkey, but they can't restore the Kurds' fractured family and community ties.
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Wall Street ends mixed
Strong and weak earnings report leave traders scrambling for direction. Dow gains as Boeing, Caterpillar earnings soar, while S&P droops on Apple's earnings miss.
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Foreclosed homes: Now, they're hot properties
Growing buyer interest is clearing out more than 1.5 million foreclosed homes, clearing out a huge backlog. Interest in foreclosed homes is highest in states hit hardest by housing crisis.
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The New Economy Housing is suddenly a bright spot for economy
In the midst of the economy's slowdown, housing is gradually picking up. Home prices and new construction are up. Existing home sales, while down, are expected to rebound.
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Housing market rebound? New-home starts notch a post-2008 high.
The number of new-home starts in June was the highest since October 2008. While analysts say the US housing market is 'back on track,' there is still 'far to go.'
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Modern Parenthood Child abuse tied to housing crisis? New study finds links
A new study in the journal Pediatrics found that when an area's foreclosure rate increased, so did the rate of children admitted to hospitals with abuse-related injuries. Is the housing crisis to blame for a rise in severe child abuse?
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The Simple Dollar 401(k) plans: Is my company's default option the best?
401(k) plans expense ratio offered through a reader's job is competitive, but not the best. What are his other options? Question 1 in this week's mailbag deals with how to get the most out of 401(k) plans.
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Mass. housing complex flag ban enrages tenants
The Wrentham Housing Authority notified residents of the policy through a letter taped to their doors Wednesday.
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Paper Economy Mortgage rates fall to 3.71 percent, hit yet another record low
Mortgage rates with a 30-year fixed interest rate declined to 3.71% since last week while the purchase application volume increased 3.0% and the refinance application volume declined 3.0% over the same period. last week's disappointing jobs report pushed mortgage rates to their 10th record low in 12 weeks.
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Two of the best-written mysteries of the summer
Two novels that marry a page-turning whodunit with lyrical writing.
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Paper Economy Too much too soon? Hong Kong may be experiencing housing bubble
According to newly released figures, in April, the price of residential properties increased over 3% since March and climbed 7.11% above the level seen in April 2011, leaving some analysts wondering if the region might be experiencing a bubble.
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Paper Economy New unemployment numbers show slight year-over-year gains
Using numbers provided by Radar Logic's home price index, SoldAtTheTop analyzes some of the deeper trends in the current US housing market. The latest numbers show the first year-over-year gains since mid-2010.
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Mortgage rates fall to new record lows
Mortgage rates fell again to new record lows, providing prospective buyers with more incentive to brave a modestly recovering housing market. 30-year fixed mortgage rates slipped to 3.62 percent, down from 3.66 percent last week.
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The Circle Bastiat European interest rates cut. Too little, too late?
European interest rates were cut by central banks in an effort to rescue the eurozone economy. But is the cut in European interest rates a last ditch effort?
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The promised land that is yours
A Christian Science perspective.
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Paper Economy Fixed-rate mortgage interest rates remain flat this week
Results of a weekly survey covering all residential mortgage originations shows the average rate for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage went flat since last week while the purchase application volume declined 1.0 percent.
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