Affluent Bullish On Home Values

Do the affluent know something doom-saying real estate crystal ball gazers and economic soothsayers don't? Scuttling the bubble hubbub, luxury consumers are putting their money on real estate.Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20051004_affluentbuyer.htm

Is Now The Time to Rent?

With home values soaring nationwide, is now the time to rent? In many areas renting may well be attractive -- or is it? Peter G. Miller comments.Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20051004_timerent.htm

New Service for Prospective Homebuyers with Artificially-Depressed FICO Credit Scores

Independent credit reporting agencies are teaming with the only national credit bureau that collects and maintains rent, utilities, cable and other payment data ignored by Equifax, Experian and Trans Union. Realty agents and loan brokers will be able to obtain supplementary credit reports and scores to help qualify buyers with nontraditional credit histories. Ken Harney reports.Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20051003_creditscores.htm