9/10/2007 5:46:00 PM
Extreme Makeover in Maine
I just heard that Extreme Makeover is in Milbridge Maine this week, That's pretty exciting for one lucky family!! Wouldn't it be great to have a brand new home in just one week? If you had the chance to have someone build you the home of your dreams ...
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6/30/2007 6:56:00 PM
10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers Be picky, but don’t be unrealistic . There is no perfect home. Do your homework before you start looking . Decide specifically what features you want in a home and which are most important to you. Get your finances in ...
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6/21/2007 5:22:00 PM
5 common first-time homebuyers mistakes
5 Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes 1. They don’t ask enough questions of their lender and miss out on the best deal. 2. They don’t act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house. 3. They don’t find the right real ...
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6/4/2007 7:40:00 PM
7 Reasons to own your own house
7 Reasons to Own Your Own Home Tax breaks . The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, property taxes you pay, and some of the costs involved in buying your home. Gains . Between 1998 and 2002, national home prices increased at ...
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5/19/2007 6:57:00 AM
Preparing for homeownership
10 Steps to Prepare for Homeownership 1. Decide how much home you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income. 2. Develop a wish list of what you’d like your home to have. Then prioritize ...
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5/5/2007 6:43:00 AM
buying tips
Tips on Buying in a Tight Market Increase your chances of getting your dream house instead of losing it to another buyer, with these easy steps. Get prequalified for a mortgage. You’ll be able to make a firm commitment to buy and make your offer more ...
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4/25/2007 3:56:00 PM
Houlton Maine's Meduxnekeag river canoe race to be held in May
Houlton Maine's annual canoe race is scheduled for Saturday May 5, 2007. The Meduxnekeag canoe race is family oriented and is a great time for people to come and see our little community. The race draws both serious competitors and those just looking to ...
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4/25/2007 3:37:00 PM
Blue Collar comedian Ron White was a big hit in Houlton Maine
Ron White performed to a sell out crowd in Houlton Maine on Saturday, April 21. According to the Houlton Pioneer Times, Ron White was quoted as saying "Where in the world is Houlton Maine and why haven't I been here before? Being here has meant a ...
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4/23/2007 1:13:00 PM
Your property wish list
Your Property Wish List While your opinions on the type of home you want to own may change during the homebuying process, use this easy checklist to help you prioritize and make the shopping process less time consuming. How close do you need to be to: (a) ...
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4/21/2007 6:14:00 AM
Single family home prices are on the rise in Maine
MEDIAN PRICES UP NEARLY 5 PERCENT SOUTH PORTLAND (March 26, 2007) — Single-family home prices are on the rise in Maine. According to the Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc., sales prices of existing homes were up 4.84 percent during the month ...
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