6/26/2009 7:52:00 AM
Deck Maintenance
Decks will often need cleaned and protected approximately every 3-5 years. It varies on the quality of the products used to protect the wood. The process is not difficult, but it can be time consuming. It is important to do so as to protect the value and pleasure ...
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6/9/2009 12:53:00 PM
Home Inspections -- Very Important!!!
One of my home inspectors, Jim Troth, had a very interesting event happen in one of our houses. I thought I should share this story. Encouraging your clients to have a home inspection is a great way to show that you care about their well being. Making extra ...
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6/5/2009 11:43:00 AM
$8,000 Tax Credit to First-Time Homebuyers
Information regarding the $8,000 Tax Credit being offered to eligible first-time homebuyers under provisions of the ARRA The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) provides for as much as an $8,000 tax credit to qualified first-time ...
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5/31/2009 7:16:00 PM
Realtor Care Day 2009
REALTORS® give back to their communities year-round through personal investment of time and funds. REALTOR® Care Day is an opportunity for members to work collectively to improve housing in our communities. From cleaning up a main corridor or local ...
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5/28/2009 6:01:00 AM
An Eco-Friendly Way to Dispose of Construction Waste
1. Check local classifieds for repairmen who want old electronics and appliances. Sell working appliances, or give to a friend in need. Take remaining appliances to the landfill and pay a small fee. 2. Gather scrap metal and salvaged electrical wire and store ...
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5/28/2009 5:37:00 AM
One More Reason to Improve Your Credit Score
What does your credit score have to do with getting a good deal on insurance? More than you might think. Insurance companies frequently check your credit score to determine how much they should charge you for insurance. Consider it one more reason to stay ...
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5/9/2009 5:40:00 PM
Making Home Affordable Program
WASHINGTON – The Obama Administration today announced details of new efforts to help bring relief to responsible homeowners under the Making Home Affordable Program, including an effort to achieve greater affordability for homeowners by lowering payments ...
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5/5/2009 6:40:00 AM
Evaluating your Credit to Buy a Home
How Lenders Evaluate a Buyer's Credit in Today's Market By David Compton & George Smith When a lender evaluates a buyer's creditworthiness, they consider several factors about the buyer's past credit-usage behaviors. These behaviors have ...
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4/16/2009 11:49:00 AM
Interesting Home Purchasing and Foreclosure Information
LOS ANGELES, March 23, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- While half (52%) of all Americans are concerned they or someone they know will face foreclosure in the next six to 12 months, 23% of adults plan to purchase a home in the next five years, and ...
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4/15/2009 1:26:00 PM
Mortage Loan and Applications Status
NEW YORK - U.S. mortgage applications rose last week, as demand for home purchase loans jumped even as interest rates edged up from recent record lows, data from an industry group showed on Wednesday. Demand for home purchase loans, an indicator of home sales, ...
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