ReviewJournal.com - Real Estate

A feed of reviewjournal.com articles that appeared in the Real Estate section during the past week.

• HOA blocks woman's yard sale proposals

  Q: We have a big problem with our homeowners association. It does not follow its community bylaws and state laws when dealing with the homeowners. As an example, the violations given to us are not explicitly written out in the bylaws. In addition HOA board members do not appear to have a budget to follow or present to the homeowners for approval. There is much more, but these seem the most important. Also, there are no meetings for the membership, and there are no elections.

• Banks may decide who will be offered principal reduction under new program

  Q: How can I find out if I can refinance under the recent mortgage settlement agreement reached between most state attorneys general and major banks?

• Interest rates fall to another record low this week

  Mortgage rates fell this week and set a new record low -- again -- as investors welcomed recent improvements in the U.S. economy, while wondering if Greece really is near a deal to solve its debt problems.