Modest Inflation Expectations Allow Mortgage Rates to Once Again Set New Record Lows

September 3, 2010 by admin  
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Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), and for yet another week, fixed-rate mortgages reached record lows, as did the 5-year adjustable rate in this survey.

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Modest Inflation Expectations Allow Mortgage Rates to Once Again Set New Record Lows

The Law of Difficulty

September 3, 2010 by admin  
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The Law of Difficulty basically says this: The harder the task, the fewer the people who will try to accomplish it.

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Clean Crawlspace May Increase Home Sale

September 3, 2010 by tiff  
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The name makes it sound like a place that you crawl in; however, most of us would probably rather pass on the crawl or even a walk-through of this area because of the lack of cleanliness. A crawlspace is typically a shallow area beneath your home between the soil and first floor. It can be very useful and even enticing to buyers if it’s kept up

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Most Homebuyers Have No Regrets

September 2, 2010 by tiff  
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Even in the face of stagnant – or sliding – home prices, an overwhelming 90 percent of homeowners say they don’t regret buying their current home, according to a new study by Bankrate, Inc.

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Maintain an Organized Entryway

September 2, 2010 by admin  
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The goal of homeowners everywhere should be to have not only functional, but beautiful entryways.

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Maintain an Organized Entryway

HOA Crystal Ball

September 2, 2010 by admin  
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It doesn’t take a fortune teller to predict that common elements are going to wear out and it doesn’t take a crystal ball to predict that HOAs are going to need money and a plan to fix them. So why do so many HOAs fail to properly plan for these predictable events and expenses?

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HOA Crystal Ball

Rural Housing Incentives

September 1, 2010 by admin  
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The landscape of American has changed over the years. As population levels grew, so changed rural and urban demographics.

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Rural Housing Incentives

Making The Case For Lost-Property-Value Claims In The Gulf Oil Disaster Zone

September 1, 2010 by tiff  
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Real estate properties along the Gulf Coast oil disaster zone are expected to suffer value losses ranging from 10 to 30 percent or more, but some efforts are afoot to help property owners mitigate those losses.

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Disgruntled Short Sale Buyers Moving To "New" Homes

September 1, 2010 by admin  
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Columnist David Fletcher talk about competitive prices, dependable closings, and less stressed reasons for a move.

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Saving for a Home in Canada

August 31, 2010 by admin  
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For most Canadians, a home is much more than a financial investment — it’s a lifestyle choice. If you’re ready to get into the real estate market but don’t know if you can afford it, here’s what you need to know.

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Saving for a Home in Canada

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