9/3/2008 4:18:00 PM
What To Do When You're Facing Foreclosure
It's a situation facing hundreds of thousands of people and the numbers are growing rapidly. Foreclosures aren't just happening to people who over-leveraged themselves and got into risky loans. They are happening to homeowners who are getting divorced, ...
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9/3/2008 3:39:00 PM
Live/Work Residences
One benefit of buying a home in the suburbs is that real estate can generally be more affordable there. But with the cost of gasoline soaring these days, that commute is looking much less attractive. In response to the cash crunch, some builders are constructing ...
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9/3/2008 3:35:00 PM
What the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 Means for You
Good news has made its way into the real estate arena this summer -- in the form of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. What does this Act mean for you? It means a lot if you are in the market to be a first time homebuyer -- up to a $7,500 tax credit ...
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8/8/2008 5:34:00 PM
Love The House, Hate The Traffic Noise -- There Is Hope!
Depending on the location, whether you're shopping for a new home or trying to sell your current residence, one of the biggest challenges is trying to reduce street noise. Tony Sola, founder of Acoustics.com cautions homeowners and buyers about too high ...
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8/8/2008 5:31:00 PM
Re-examine Your Risk For Flood
Flood insurance is only mandated for properties in high-risk flood zones, but even if you live in a low- or moderate-risk area, you should bone up on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). To help get you started, here's a quick primer on floods ...
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8/8/2008 5:16:00 PM
Washington Report: Tax Provisions
The mortgage bailout sections of Congress's massive federal housing bill have gotten all the attention in the press, but there are two tax provisions tucked away that could prove far more significant for some home buyers. First-time buyers would get a ...
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8/8/2008 5:08:00 PM
Credit Scores Remain Misunderstood
Too many consumers still don't get it when it comes to credit scores. And what you don't know about credit scores can hurt you when it's time to buy a home -- especially in a tight credit market. Only 28 percent of consumers are aware they need ...
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8/8/2008 4:51:00 PM
Mortgage Rate Locks Become Crucial
An interest rate lock is always a good idea in any market. But it becomes a better idea when it's crucial to lock in an interest rate and other loan costs at a level you can afford. A changing market -- especially when the change is for the worst -- is ...
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7/11/2008 4:55:00 PM
Houston... We Have A TOOTH!!
Finally!!! After months of fussiness, running nose and drooling so much it could fill a lake... a tooth is poking through! It's on the top right side of his mouth and it is just barely poking through but.. its finally coming through! We are so excited ...
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7/2/2008 3:32:00 PM
HOA Model Remodeling
Owning your own home is an American dream and, for many, a reality. In urban settings, homeowner associations have become a dominant form of new construction, often representing over two thirds of new homes. While HOA homeowners have many rights and privileges, ...
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