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3 articles tagged “freddie mac”.
When government-backed programs make it easier to qualify for a mortgage, buyers gain access and the system takes on more credit risk. Here is how FHA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac standards work and what to weigh before borrowing.
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A housing economist says condos, not detached homes, are the next weak spot. We check his Zillow figures, the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rule changes he cites, and what buyers, sellers and owners should do.
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Freddie Mac projects nearly 10 million baby boomers will age out of their homes over the next decade. Here's what that "silver tsunami" means for inventory, prices, and buyers.
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