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ReutersDon't let your landlord walk away with your security deposit. The time to start laying the foundation for getting your security deposit back is before you move into your apartment or rental house. Start with familiarizing yourself with the laws governing security deposits in your locale to make sure your landlord abides by them, says James Evans, president of the Institute of Real Estate Management, which is affiliated with the National Association of Realtors. "A lot of times,…See More

FHA Loan LimitsMany first-time home buyers rely on FHA-insured loans to purchase a home; in fact, one-third of recent buyers purchased their homes with an FHA-insured mortgage. Lawmakers in Washington are currently discussing FHA changes that could have a significant impact on home buyers and sellers across the country, as well as the future of the real estate market. On October 1, Congress allowed conforming loan limits to revert from 125% of the local area median home price to 115% of the…See More