Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Mom and Pop Investors Propping Up Home-Buying Market

Published: Wednesday, 15 Feb 2012 | 10:23 AM ET
By: Julie Schmit, USA Today

Chicagoans Linda and Debra Basili thought about becoming landlords years ago. But even two professional women's combined salaries were no match for the Windy City's high housing prices.

Then the biggest real estate crash since the Great Depression hit, driving down Chicago home prices by a third in five years. The 54-year-old twins took the leap. Read More

Sunday, June 19, 2011

6 signs your home could be a lemon - MSN Real Estate

Buyers beware: Behind the new paint, counters and carpets are signs of looming problems — if you know what to look for.

By Marilyn Lewis of MSN Real Estate

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