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Through the roof: A real estate survival guide

It’s a seller’s market for high-end homes
Housing prices across the country are through the roof — up more than 7 percent in 2003 — spurring fears of a bubble. And not only are prices rising, mortgage rates are rising, too • FULL STORY

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• U.S. loan applications to buy homes rise
Refinancings fell slightly last week

• Home prices grow 7.7 percent during Q1
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• Mortgage rates continue upward trend
30-year benchmark levels edge higher to 6.32 percent

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• New-home sales tumble 11.8 percent
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• U.S. existing home sales up 2.5% in April
Rise was more than economists' forecasts

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• A BOOM (AND BUST) CYCLE
Despite a weakening economy, most analysts believe a collapse in housing prices is extremely unlikely except in a few hard-hit markets.

• A renter’s reality check• Financial fortress or cash cow?• So you want to invest in real estate?• The investment of the moment• NBC: Is a reverse mortgage right for you?

PERSONAL FINANCE

• ANSWER DESK: TIME TO CASH IN YOUR HOME?
With housing prices rising relentlessly, Robert is wondering if maybe it's time to sell his house and invest the proceeds somewhere else – like the stock market. He may be surprised to see what happens when you do the math. Meanwhile, Carlos in Caracas wants to know why bond prices go down when interest rates go up.

• Mortgage rates continue upward trend• Refinancing your student loans• Credit card late fees continue to climb• Personal bankruptcies up 2.8 percent

HOME-BUYING TOOLS ON MSN

•	Should you rent or buy?
•	Search home listings nationwide
•	Compare living costs in different cities
•	Find foreclosure properties
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RENTING TOOLS ON MSN

•	Should you rent or buy?
•	Finding a good roommate
•	Compare living costs in different cities
•	Find a rental apartment
•	More from MSN's House & Home

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