A Psychological Bubble for Homeowners
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According to a survey released earlier this week, denial is precisely what appears to be at work in the minds of many homeowners across the United States.
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Some economists warn the market's fate hinges largely on mortgage rates because low interest rates are the reason buyers have been able to continue to afford ever-increasing home prices here.
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Playing the U.S. housing market may no longer require actually buying a home.
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Americans are taking substantially less equity out of the value of their homes than a year ago, a sign consumer spending may be set to recede, data compiled by a Federal Reserve economist suggest.
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The American Dream of home ownership may not be quite as dreamy as it once was. Sky-high prices, risky mortgages, and job instability have made home buying a bigger investment than it used to be. For some folks, it's an investment not worth making.
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The Internet can make it cheaper to buy a house, but not everyone is putting out the welcome mat
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Here's something more scary than  Chucky: A growing number of people are borrowing against their  homes to invest in the stock market.
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Not everyone has suffered from the current housing slump. Exceptions include entrepreneurs with deep experience in real estate and those who have carved out a special niche.
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How the size of the housing crisis is related to the size of your house.
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People who own something valuable, like a house, want to protect themselves against financial loss. Natural disasters like fire, storms or flooding can damage or destroy valuable possessions.
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Imagine buying a new home where your  neighbors can decide how it's decorated, what you cook for  dinner, how big your dog is and what kind of sex you have. And  they can toss you out if they don't like it.
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The truism that higher interest rates function as a tax on people who hold variable debt has been particularly apparent to homeowners holding adjustable-rate mortgages.
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As mortgage defaults rise, more houses are being put up for auction  -  and more people are seeing a chance to make big bucks. But there are risks
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The bloodbath in the residential mortgage market is attracting some creatures of a darker disposition.
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By PETER GUINTA  When wild ocean waves are daily undermining the house foundation and washing away patio furniture, it may be difficult for that homeowner to remain patient.
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An Associated Press analysis of new census data provides insight into the reasons for the slumping housing market: Since 1990, homeowners have faced a growing gap between their incomes and the price of their homes.
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Some economists are starting to question the magnitude of housingÂs impact on national habits of spending and thrift.