Maximize home resale value in a tough market | More
Clark's advice? Consider owner financing, be realistic about your listing price and try doing a FSBO.



Countrywide modifies loan terms for some homeowners | More
80,000 homeowners with weirdo exotic loans will have a chance to move into fixed loans and keep their payments affordable. But Countrywide is not doing this out of charity. It's pure capitalism at work; lenders lose money when they foreclose.



Housing market may not be as dire as you think | More
There's a window of opportunity right now if you're interested in a new home. New home sellers are sitting on a wounded duck. They're carrying large construction loans and bleeding money every month when deals fall through.



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