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Scott Sheldon shares a valuable tip on patch.com to help getting approved for a loan a bit easier. More, here.  

Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin respond to a question on washingtonpost.com about selling real estate to one’s child. Their advice is measured and worth reading if you’re considering making a similar transaction in the future. More, here.  

If hiring a professional photographer isn’t in your budget, these tips will help you achieve better results when taking pictures with your phone. More, here.  

Nick Clements, writing for Forbes, examines the complex credit-scoring system the mortgage companies use when qualifying you for a mortgage. More, here.  

Making a cash purchase for a house, then securing a mortgage later is the focus of a new article on Forbes. Read more, here.  

Money magazine offers some sound advice on reasons when you should not refinance. More, here.  

Vanessa McGrady at Forbes has a piece identifying cities with a high rate of “mortgage stress”(when a mortgage payment is higher than 28% of income). San Francisco was at the #1 slot, with Detroit coming in at the bottom. See the entire list along with the other survey results, here.  

Scott Loney And Alicia Worley have a piece in The Daily Republic reiterating the importance of working with a real estate professional. More, here.  

Diana Olick, has a piece on CNBC explaining how the Fed’s decision to raise rates may (or may not) affect the housing market, mortgage rates, etc… More, here  

In a report released today, Freddie Mac predicted that this year will be the best year since 2006 for home sales. They also predict that rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages will drop to a 40-year low. More, here.