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Half-Priced Homes from HUD: What to Know

The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) sponsored-housing program called Good Neighbor Next Door is a little publicized program that allows police officers, teachers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians to purchase some homes at half the purchase price. The program discounts of HUD-owned foreclosure properties in areas that are earmarked for revitalization.

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How Holiday Shopping Can Kill a Closing

Everyone loves a good sale, but make sure your buyers don’t go crazy with holiday shopping — because it could jeopardize their ability to close on a home purchase. After buyers have received a preapproval on their home loan, they must be cautious with their finances. If they go overboard with their shopping in the meantime, they could even kill the loan approval entirely.

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New-Home Sales Post Big Rebound

New-home sales for single-family homes zipped ahead 10.7 percent in October, finally a major sign that backs up the sentiment from builders that the sector is on the mend. The Commerce Department reported that newly built, single-family homes rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 495,000 units in October.

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5 Promotional Goldmines During Holidays

Use the holidays to grow your customer pipeline. Entrepreneur.com recently highlighted several ideas for how business owners can promote Small Business Saturday this weekend in their communities. They can help you promote yourself and increase your prospecting during the holidays.

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