WASHINGTON — This year’s home sales are shaping up to be as dismal as last year, despite cheap home prices and mortgage rates that have fallen to the lowest levels in decades. Sales of previously occupied homes rose last month, ...

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Yes, these are hard economic times, but the disarray in the economy has continued to help keep mortgage rates at levels our generation has not seen. This week the Federal Reserve basically said that inflation continues to be low, and ...

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Real estate investors don’t have to own property to make a buck. They can invest in stocks of real estate investment trusts, which own and sometimes operate commercial, industrial and retail properties. In good times, it’s kind of like enjoying ...

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LOS ANGELES — Billionaire real estate mogul Donald Bren testified Thursday in the child support case brought by his two adult children, saying he was shocked when his then-lover told him decades ago that she was pregnant with their first ...

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David Borchardt was recently promoted to chief sustainability officer of The Tower Cos., a real estate management and development firm in Rockville. The position was created after the company decided that it wasn’t just about building green buildings but also ...

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WASHINGTON — Construction of new homes rose more than expected in April but new building permits fell sharply, signaling the industry’s rebound could be short-lived. The results show builders ramped up to meet demand from buyers seeking to take advantage ...

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OCEAN CITY — A West Ocean City electrician who needs money to keep his business going is auctioning a private bayside island that features a sandy beach and hunting lodge. The 30-acre parcel, called South Hammocks, is comprised of two ...

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