December existing home sales fall as market cools
New home sales and existing home sales declined in December, signaling a cooling economy. The National Association of Realtors reported a 3.2 percent drop in existing home sales to an annual rate of 3.91 million, with widespread regional declines and mortgage rates easing to about 7.0 percent. The report notes a seven month low for new home sales in November and cites consumer anxiety over income and jobs as a drag, while the West posted a rare gain.
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Realty firm sued for steering in housing bias case
The Justice Department sues Hamilton Realty Co and an agent in Montgomery Alabama for racial steering under the Fair Housing Act. Black renters were allegedly not told about White areas while white renters received full information. Tests under a nationwide program show discriminatory referrals. penalties can reach 50 000 dollars per first violation and 100 000 for subsequent ones.
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Property transfers in Frederick area record five transactions
Curtis Regency LLC transfers to Mark P and Cheryl A Kerin at 6142 Pine Crest Lane Frederick for 158 750. First Citizens Corp transfers to Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc at Harding Farm Shockley Drive off Md 85 Frederick for 259 775. T R Old Farm LLC transfers to Gina and Jean Meroli at 2152 Bristol Drive Frederick for 96 900. Maggie Lee Webb transfers to Brenda L Seiss at 14694 Roddy Road Thurmont for 160 000.
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Mark P
Cheryl A. Kerin
Pine Crest Lane
Frederick
First Citizens Corp
Cracker Barrel
Old Country Store Inc
Harding Farm
Shockley Drive
T.R. Old Farm Limited Liability Co
Gina
Jean Meroli
Bristol Drive
Maggie Lee Webb
Brenda L. Seiss
Roddy Road
Thurmont
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