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Mel Gilson
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Fed doesn’t increase interest rates – but it may in Dec.
WASHINGTON – Nov. 9, 2018 – The Federal Reserve held short-term interest rates steady Thursday and offered a mostly upbeat assessment of...


Mortgage rates hit seven-year high, close in on 5%
MCLEAN, Va. – Nov. 8, 2018 – This week's Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac found that mortgage rates rose significantly...


Do homes near marijuana dispensaries go up in value?
BOSTON – Nov. 7, 2018 – Nearly 10 percent of Realtors® reported an increase in property values located near marijuana dispensaries,...


Realtors’ play an important role in property valuations and appraisals
BOSTON – Nov. 6, 2018 – At the 2018 Appraisal Forum – held during the 2018 Realtors® Conference & Expo in Boston – a panel of experts...


I want to sell but my ex isn’t cooperating. What do I do?
Nov. 5, 2018 – Question: I own half of a property with my ex and want to get the value out. However, he is refusing to sell. What can I...


Buyers catch a break: Mortgage rates drop to 4.83%
WASHINGTON (AP) – Nov. 1, 2018 – Long-term U.S. mortgage rates declined this week, in a quiet pause after weeks of market anxiety over...


Last-minute wire transfer scam targets home seller
NAPLES, Fla. – Oct. 31, 2018 – When Maryland residents Roger and Shirl Lynn Butschky sold their home in East Naples more than a year ago,...


Sellers could lose momentum if they overprice listings
CHICAGO – Oct. 26, 2018 – A shift is occurring in many housing markets. As home prices continue to rise along with mortgage rates, more...


Florida’s population has grown 11% since last Census
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Oct. 26, 2018 – A new estimate shows Florida's population grew by almost 11 percent in the past eight years. The...


Homebuyers: If you want to save money, act now
IRVINE, Calif. – Oct. 25, 2018 – While recent signs suggest that the real estate market may be shifting toward homebuyers, prices are...
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