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‘Barney Frank: Fannie, Freddie Bye Bye’

Congressman Barney Frank of Newton wants to abolish Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

That’s not a big surprise. But it’s not clear how they might be replaced, if at all, and the impact on the entire housing industry.

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    Back Bay Condo Sales 3rd Quarter 2011 - 150. Number of Back Bay condo sales in the 3rd Q of 2010 - 126

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    Average Back Bay condo sales price:$1,367,003.00

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    Brighton condo avg. sales price $259,510

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