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Interest in buying foreclosure properties down - survey
The survey conducted in November shows that 43% of U.S. adults are interested in purchasing a foreclosed home in the future.
10 things to know about the extended first time home buyer tax credit
Here are the top 10 things the IRS wants you to know about the expanded credit and the criteria you must meet in order to qualify for it.

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Up front loan modification fees banned in California
These so called "cash up front" modification contracts have been used to dupe many consumers out of thousands of dollars.
First time home buyer tax credit extended to April 2010
The U.S. Congress took steps to help first time home buyers by extending the tax credit
Mortgage refinance activity up due to lower interest rates
Mortgage refinance share of applications increased to 71.5%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
New homes taking 13 months to sell
The lag time between new home completion and sale has been trending higher during the last year.
Incentives to provide affordable mortgages for working families
The program could assist many thousands of first time home buyers to successfully apply for mortgages this coming year.