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Publication: MSN Real Estate

First reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 reports

Florida city, owners battle over treehouse

Couple who built the structure say authorities told them no permit was required. But city officials say it is far more elaborate than a simple treehouse and must comply with building codes.What exactly constitutes a treehouse?When does it become so elaborate ... [Published MSN Real Estate - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Tom O Brien, Gulf of Mexico, Property

First reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 reports

Freddie Mac

Tornado victims may get mortgage relief

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are asking loan servicers to consider delaying foreclosures, suspending payments or taking other action to help Oklahoma homeowners.If your home is damaged by a tornado or other natural disaster, you may run into trouble paying ... [Published MSN Real Estate - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Mortgages, Tornado, Freddie Mac

First reported 4 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 1 reports

Buy a home before selling yours

Ideally, you would sell your current home and buy your new home on the same day, moving from one mortgage to the next. While this seamless transition has worked out for some repeat homebuyers, others have managed to sell their homes and rent them back ... [Published MSN Real Estate - 4 hours ago]

Entities: Jon Bass, Tim Ross, Mortgages, Down Payment

First reported 22 hours ago - Updated 22 hours ago - 1 reports

Why you don't want a Frank Lloyd Wright house

Many of the architect's creations, while creative, also leaked. Owners have had to do costly repairs over the years.Looking at the pictures, it’s easy to fall in love with a home with an architectural pedigree. Who doesn’t want to say their home was designed ... [Published MSN Real Estate - 22 hours ago]

Entities: Frank Lloyd Wright, Architect, Architecture, Guggenheim Museum, Cherry Hill

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Fannie Mae

Short sale as damaging as foreclosure?

Yes, say the credit reporting agencies, whose automated systems don't distinguish between the two processes. But some argue the two groups deserve different treatment.More than 2 million Americans have sold their homes in the past five years through what ... [Published MSN Real Estate - May 20 2013]

Entities: Short Selling, Foreclosure, Mortgages, Fannie Mae

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

When to call your landlord

A fire or flooded apartment may be obvious call-worthy emergencies, but what about the stuff that doesn't set off alarms? Here's help deciding whether and when to call your landlord in 14 different scenarios.MSN Real Estate is socialOne of the biggest ... [Published MSN Real Estate - May 17 2013]

Entities: Nolo.com, Property, HEALTH THREAT, Pest Control, Putrefaction

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

DuPont - E I du Pont de Nemours & Co

Listing of the Week: Only Frank Lloyd Wright in Delaware

The daughter of the original owners, who built the house in 1956, is selling the home. She used to roller-skate on the concrete floors.The only house in Delaware designed by Frank Lloyd Wright is for sale by the daughter of the original owners.The Dudley ... [Published MSN Real Estate - May 17 2013]

Entities: Frank Lloyd Wright, Topography, DuPont - E I du Pont de Nemours & Co, Mortar

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Housing starts down but permits up

The zigzag numbers for single-family construction and permits are tracking the zigzag nature of the housing-market recovery.Builders started construction on fewer single-family homes in April than they did in March, but the pace of construction is above ... [Published MSN Real Estate - May 17 2013]

Entities: Housing Starts, Construction, David Crowe

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Trulia: Why we're not in a housing bubble

Homes are still undervalued in 91 of the top 100 metro areas, according to Trulia's analysis. Several factors signal a bubble is not imminent.With the way home prices are rising in some areas, you can't help wondering if we are in another housing bub ... [Published MSN Real Estate - May 15 2013]

Entities: Orange County, Rick Sharga, San Francisco (United States), Honolulu, San Antonio (Texas, United States)

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

In some homes, kids get their own custom wings

Parents create secret passageways, a karaoke lounge, 'offices' for homework and other custom spaces to make their homes into the ideal hangout place.When I was a kid, my idea of a luxury bedroom was one that I did not have to share with my sisters, though ... [Published MSN Real Estate - May 13 2013]

Entities: Michael Thompson, Ormond Beach, Zillow Inc

First reported May 11 2013 - Updated May 11 2013 - 1 reports

When 2 loans are cheaper than 1

The return of 'piggyback' loans may be good news for buyers seeking low down payments and less-cumbersome interest rates.© Alex Stojanov/Alamymore from The Wall Street JournalWhen buying a house, some people are going through double the trouble — getting ... [Published MSN Real Estate - May 11 2013]

Entities: Second Mortgage, Mortgages, Carver, EverBank Financial Corp

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

When does refinancing make sense?

Despite low interest rates, refinancing your mortgage isn't always the best decision. Find out what your options are.© Rob Daly/OJO Images/more from BankrateRefinancing a mortgage at a lower interest rate isn't always the right decision. Having bragging ... [Published MSN Real Estate - May 10 2013]

Entities: Refinancing, Mortgages, Charles Delaney, Bankrate Inc, Baylor University

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...been affected by a natural disaster," Leslie Peeler, senior vice president of Fannie Mae's National Servicing Organization, said in a news release. "We know that many people have had their lives impacted as a result of this tornado, and our thoughts and prayers are with them. We will work with our servicers to make sure they are providing the appropriate options to borrowers."

Tornado victims may get mortgage relief [Published MSN Real Estate - 1 hour ago]

"They took it upon themselves to build a structure without a permit," building official Tom O Brien told The Islander. "And it’s a safety issue. It’s not a kid’s treehouse. They basically have a four-unit resort and have the public use the treehouse, so that elevates the standards of public safety. ... It needs to come down."

Florida city, owners battle over treehouse [Published MSN Real Estate - 1 hour ago]

...it, it may be worth exploring the option of borrowing from your 401(k) because you can repay yourself when you sell your home," Jablonski says. "Make sure you know your employer's rules and that you are not incurring any IRS penalties."

Buy a home before selling yours [Published MSN Real Estate - 4 hours ago]

...Johnson was incensed and he called Wright immediately. "Frank," he said, "you built this beautiful house for me and we enjoy it very much. But I have told you the roof leaks, and right now I am with some friends and distinguished guests and it is leaking right on top of my head." Wright’s reply was heard by all of the guests. "Well, Hib, why don’t you move your chair?"

Why you don't want a Frank Lloyd Wright house [Published MSN Real Estate - 22 hours ago]

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Tornado victims may get mortgage relief [Published MSN Real Estate - 1 hour ago]
Florida city, owners battle over treehouse [Published MSN Real Estate - 1 hour ago]
Buy a home before selling yours [Published MSN Real Estate - 4 hours ago]
Why you don't want a Frank Lloyd Wright house [Published MSN Real Estate - 22 hours ago]
Short sale as damaging as foreclosure? [Published MSN Real Estate - May 20 2013]
When to call your landlord [Published MSN Real Estate - May 17 2013]
Housing starts down but permits up [Published MSN Real Estate - May 17 2013]
Listing of the Week: Only Frank Lloyd Wright in... [Published MSN Real Estate - May 17 2013]
Trulia: Why we're not in a housing bubble [Published MSN Real Estate - May 15 2013]
In some homes, kids get their own custom wings [Published MSN Real Estate - May 13 2013]
When 2 loans are cheaper than 1 [Published MSN Real Estate - May 11 2013]
When does refinancing make sense? [Published MSN Real Estate - May 10 2013]
Mold cleanup takes $478,500 and 5 years [Published MSN Real Estate - May 10 2013]
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