Choosing Title Insurance
The cost of title insurance coverage is emerging as a major problem in the closing of home sale transactions. And the growing debate regarding abuses in the title industry (illegal kickbacks, etc.) is fueling consumer complaints. STORY>

Proposed Federal Lending Limits
A proposal to reduce housing costs by relaxing federal lending limits in pricey real estate markets drew a mixture of praise and sharp criticism yesterday from real estate analysts. STORY>

The New Wave, Office Condos?
The new crop of office suites comes several years after home construction began to boom, but for many of the same reasons, real-estate professionals say. An office condo is similar to a residential condo in that a buyer owns only her individual office, but not the outside of the building or common areas such as hallways and surrounding land.STORY>

Will the Local Housing Market Burst?
Many here recall a time not so long ago when San Diego's housing market soured after a boom that had prompted the same concerns about rising prices and a lack of affordability that are heard today. The last real estate downturn in San Diego began around the time of the 1991 Persian Gulf War. STORY>

Confused by all of the technical terms? First time buyers especially have a challenge understanding the meaning of many of the terms used in real estate transactions. Check out this glossary covering the terms in use in today's real estate and mortgage industry. STORY>

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