With signs of a housing turnaround getting stronger, housing experts say buyers are finding several recent changes when they go to put in an offer on a home. A recent article at U.S. News & World Report highlights some of these changing "rules" for home buyers:http://ping.fm/4FR4e

The National Association of Realtors on Wednesday said its first-quarter data for the nation’s metropolitan areas showed median existing single-family home prices are “firming” in many, while improving sales and declining inventory are creating “more balanced conditions.” http://ping.fm/BTYsr

Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to fresh record lows this week. Cheap mortgage rates have made home-buying and refinancing more affordable than ever for those who can qualify. http://ping.fm/MA38F

Wells Fargo could face civil charges from the U.S. Department of Justice under laws that prohibit discrimination against minority homebuyers, the bank disclosed on Tuesday.

The fourth-largest U.S. bank said in a securities filing it believes the charges should not be brought and said it is seeking to show the department that it is in compliance with fair lending laws.
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Long & Foster® Real Estate, Inc., today announced that it will be the first real estate company to advertise with the Philadelphia Media Network’s new cutting-edge technology that allows readers to use their mobile devices to access and download real-time content such as videos. http://ping.fm/WEIrb

There’s an app for everything, and gardening is no exception. Here are a few apps that will help your garden grow.


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Emerging Trends in Housing this Summer http://ping.fm/u4OHk