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Federal court upholds big real estate settlement despite class members’ objections
A federal court upheld a more than $1 billion settlement to resolve antitrust claims that real estate brokerages conspired to inflate agents' commissions.
Contracts to buy homes hits 2-year high in July
WASHINGTON — Americans signed the most contracts to buy homes in July than at any other point in the last two years, further evidence of a housing recovery. The National […]
Contracts for homes across U.S. rose last month
WASHINGTON — An index that tracks the number of signed contracts to buy U.S. homes rose to its highest level in nearly two years last month, the latest sign the […]
I’ve got a feeling…
For some, the way a bill makes you feel is as important as its direct monetary impact. A provision in Gov. Martin O’Malley’s budget proposal calls for a cap on […]
Don’t forget your umbrella…
A few visitors to rainy Annapolis neglected to glance at the weather forecast before leaving home Wednesday morning, and afternoon hearings are sure to be a bit soggier for it. Solutions […]
O’Malley’s deduction reduction proposal in trouble
ANNAPOLIS — The leader of the state Senate said Wednesday that the governor’s proposal to reduce homeowner mortgage interest tax deductions will not survive the chamber’s Budget and Taxation Committee. […]
Realtors say capping tax deductions for mortgages would hurt market
Few in Annapolis want new taxes proposed by Gov. Martin O’Malley to be levied against Maryland citizens, and now state Realtors are saying the governor’s plan to cap itemized tax deductions on wealthy homeowners […]
Contract signings for U.S. homes up in November
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes in November rose to the highest level in a year and a half. The best reading on pending […]
Contracts to buy homes fell 1.3 percent in July
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes fell in July, further evidence that the depressed housing market remains a drag on the economy. The National […]
Contracts to buy homes rose in June for 2nd month
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes rose for a second month in June. But the gain was not enough to signal a rebound in […]
Home sales on pace for worst showing in 14 years
WASHINGTON — Halfway through 2011, people are buying homes at the weakest pace in 14 years. Sales of previously occupied homes fell in June for a third straight month to […]
Contracts to buy homes rose sharply in May
WASHINGTON — The number of people who signed contracts to buy homes rose sharply in May. But the influx of spring buyers wasn’t enough to signal a rebound in the […]
