CHICAGO-Bankrate.com reported that the closing costs throughout the country had increased to 36.2% in 2009 when compared to that of last year.

DALLAS-Home prices in Dallas-area climbed 3.47% in Q2 of 2010 compared to that of Q2 of 2009.

NEW YORK CITY-The Obama administration and financial industry allies have suggested that the federal government needs to take control of the mortgage market.

MIAMI-Franklin Street Real Estate Services has announced the sale of the 35,720-square-foot International Granite & Marble showroom and warehouse for $3.66 million or $102.50 per square foot.

EAST HAMPTON, NY-From a state of inactivity in last year, home sales in the Hamptons have bounced back with sales of up to 636 single-family homes in the Q2 of 2010, up 85% compared to that of the same period previous year.

BOSTON-A 215-unit Boston-style condo, the Nouvelle at Natick complex in Route 9 shopping district is back on its feet after the worst economic downturn.

BOSTON-Five Mile Capital Partners and Normandy Real Estate Partners, the owners of the John Hancock Tower, have put 50% to 90% stake in the tower up for sale.

BOSTON-Home sales have plummeted in some communities in Massachusetts but in other communities sales have increased in July.