FULL STORY-> This spring, college graduates around the country will collect their diplomas and officially enter a new chapter of their lives. Ready to conquer the real world, they are now faced with some life-changing decisions of where to settle down and find a job. FULL STORY-> In today's economic climate, many families are finding themselves in dire straights. The home that was once a blessing has now become a financial burden. FULL STORY-> Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.00 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending May 6, 2010, down from last week when it averaged 5.06 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.84 percent. FULL STORY-> Sellers have plenty of reasons to be emotional during the final negotiation. They are undergoing change, making huge decisions, and dealing with a transaction that probably involves a major, if not the most important, investment they own. Your role in this environment, and the key to your success, is twofold: Be prepared and protect the seller at every step along the way. FULL STORY-> Many have watched the real estate market with bated breath, wondering what lies ahead. The Norris Group, a California-based company that produces an annual report on the state of real estate and predictions, provides some insight. The company recently released the Tip of the Iceberg report by Bruce Norris, an active investor, hard money lender, and real estate educator with 29 years of experience. While the report focuses on California, there are many other national predictions included. Here's a look at what Norris is predicting in the coming eight years. FULL STORY->