Single-family home builders continued to slow the pace of new construction in June, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Commerce Department today. FULL STORY->

We all know that down markets can offer great opportunities for investors looking to pick up properties at rock-bottom prices. But they can also be troublesome for investors who bring in friends and relatives to buy properties through partnerships without thinking through all the potential issues. FULL STORY-> South Carolinians in the Spartanburg-Greenville market have taken the latest national economic decline in stride. The financial climate in this city leans on the positive side, as it serves as national and world headquarters for corporations such as Extended Stay Hotels, Denny's restaurants and Milliken & Company -- one of the largest privately held textile and chemical manufacturers in the world. FULL STORY-> Few would argue with the proposition that different licensing requirements are called for if a person is going to drive a school bus or an eighteen wheeler as opposed to your standard four-door sedan. What about real estate licenses? Does one size fit all? FULL STORY-> Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.26 percent with an average 0.6 point for the week ending July 17, 2008, down from last week when it averaged 6.37 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.73 percent. FULL STORY-> Depending on the location, whether you're shopping for a new home or trying to sell your current residence, one of the biggest challenges is trying to reduce street noise. FULL STORY-> Can a real estate broker represent several buyers who want the same house? Should I finance with a zero-down mortgage? Can I sell my home if I'm bankrupt? Peter G. Miller looks at the week's most interesting questions for Realty Times. FULL STORY-> Go e-PRO.
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