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July 1, 2009 Advertisement REALTOR® Magazine Online is the real-time resource for industry news, exclusive features, and databases of need-to-know information.  Click here now! Pending Home Sales Rise Again This forward-looking indicator has been up for four consecutive months, according to NAR. Read more > Mortgage Applications Hit 8-Month Low Though interest rates declined, loan demand fell last week because of economic concerns and problems with appraisals coming in too low. Read more > Construction Defects May Have Risen During Boom Building-inspection firm says that 17 percent of homes built in 2006 had at least two significant defects, up from 15 percent in 2003. Read more > Long & Foster Exec Moves Closer to FHA Job David H. Stevens, president of the Washington, D.C., real estate firm Long & Foster, is a step closer to being head of the Federal Housing Administration. Read more > More Owners Walk Away When Underwater A study finds that home owners begin to walk away from a mortgage after price declines of 15 percent or more, even if they can afford to pay their mortgage. Read more > Is Mortgage Forgiveness the Answer? Some housing experts say the next logical step for helping home owners with negative equity is loan forgiveness. Read more > How I Sold It: Pricing Strategy Stirs Demand Video: Watch a Second-Home Specialist in Action Buyer's Guide: Build Better Web Sites Have You Sold a Tough Listing Lately? If you've used unique sales and marketing techniques to sell a challenging property, we want to hear from you. Read more > Share Your Best Low-Cost Prospecting Idea Got a good prospecting technique that doesn't break your budget? We want to hear about your most effective ideas. Read more > Unsubscribe from this e-mail newsletter. Manage E-mail Preferences: To change your e-mail address, or manage your subscriptions, please log in to your REALTOR.org account. Your REALTOR.org username is TelanganaDeccan. Customer Support: Visit our customer support page for help with your account. Advertising Inquiries: Learn how you can advertise in this e-mail newsletter. Privacy Policy SPONSORS