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Results indicate adults are more likely to purchase a distressed property, including foreclosures and short sales, following a professional home inspection.

88 percent of respondents say home inspections increase their confidence about the condition of any property. More than four in five adults think foreclosures and short sales can be good deals. 84 percent of respondents say they would be more … Continue reading

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Mortgage Contracting Services Supports Carry the Load

AMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mortgage Contracting Services LLC (MCS), a nationwide provider of property preservation, inspections and REO property maintenance to the financial services industry, announced today its support of Carry the Load. The initiative started last year to highlight the meaning … Continue reading

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Bank of America Charitable Foundation to Accept Grant Requests From Nonprofits Addressing Housing Issues

CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Bank of America Charitable Foundation announced today that it is inviting nonprofit organizations throughout the United States to submit funding proposals for programs that address the nation’s ongoing housing challenges. The company will invest $15 million to … Continue reading

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Metro Jobs Up in 49 out of 50 Cities

SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SimplyHired.com®, the world’s largest job search engine, today released its April 2012 Employment Outlook highlighting national and local markets, as well as industry and employer trends. Nationwide job openings increased in March by 5 percent month-over-month and 4.3 … Continue reading

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