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Mortgage debt forgiveness still a taxing issue for many short sellers

Although most real estate markets have rebounded from their recession lows, this harsh fact remains: About 7 million homeowners continue to be stuck in the tar pit of serious negative equity, with mortgage debt at least 25% higher than the value of their property, according to research firm…

How to get a mortgage that's right for you

Property values are rising in many parts of the country, and prime home-shopping season is approaching. Some buyers are rushing to get mortgages before the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, which could happen in the coming months.

Mortgage predictions for 2015

We ask three experts how they think the year ahead will pan out for home buyers and home owners. Here were their predictions for 2015. Thanks to wide-ranging pension reforms, changes to the property market …