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In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the federal government and some states, localities, and companies have imposed a foreclosure moratorium—a temporary halt in the initiation or continuation of foreclosure procedures—for specific kinds of loans and in a number of areas.  Federal and perhaps state laws could potentially help you as you seek foreclosure relief. And, even if you’ve already…

Not a lot of homeowners want to put their homes on the market in the midst of a pandemic, but some do need to move, and it’s not the worst time to sell. Demand for housing is still incredibly strong, despite the hit to the economy, and supply is at a record low. For the week ending March 9, new…

Are you thinking of selling your house yourself, without the help of a real estate agent? Eliminating the realtor can save you as much as 6 percent in commissions. On a $300,000 house, that comes to $18,000. And “for sale by owner” houses tend to sell more quickly, sometimes in as little as two weeks, according to the National Association…