Five years after the U.S. housing bust sent sales and prices plunging, the spring home-buying season is pointing to a long-awaited recovery. http://ping.fm/mhuyw

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Here are five things that turn off prospective buyers. http://ping.fm/2ZKdP

Here is a great article Real Estate Commissions: You Get What You Pay For: "Why would you now consider cutting the fee of your agent in today’s tumultuous market? You are depending on this person to help you reach your goals in a sale or purchase." http://ping.fm/jMTlO

For first-time home sellers looking to clinch a sale, experts offer the following advice to help compete with other homeowners and seal the deal. Read more: http://ping.fm/85jey

The spring home-selling season could be the strongest in years http://ping.fm/di7VC

Starting April 1, borrowers in ongoing disputes with creditors over debts of $1,000 or more may no longer qualify for FHA-insured loans. Even borrowers with perfect credit scores can be denied over a single $1,000 problem charge. http://ping.fm/UTy0g