The home inspector sounds like he did a very thorough job, the house looks perfect, and the price can't be beat. But will the home truly promise to fulfill all the requirements of your ideal abode? Consider these extra factors before sealing the deal: Zoning You love the view you'll enjoy while
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06/04/2012
According to a weekly survey conducted by Freddie Mac, 30-year fixed mortgage rates have dropped even lower (from 3.79% to 3.78%) from last week. While the numbers may not seem like a huge dip, it's an estimated difference of $48 per month for homeowners. Rates on 15-year fixed mortgages didn't b
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05/24/2012
Thousands of Realtors gathered at this year's Realtors Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Wahington D.C. where they discussed the future of housing finance. A panel of industry experts at the expo agreed that the next administration in charge of leading the country had better have a cle
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05/17/2012
Whether you're looking to sell your home, or you simply want to give it a face lift, upgrades can be financially daunting. In a dismal economy, home owners must get creative. But there are also dozens of products available that won't break the bank and will provide an eye-appealing upgrade. Here'
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05/04/2012
You can repaint the entire exterior, landscape to perfection, and even buy new patio furniture but sometimes no matter how great your efforts to increase the curb appeal on your home, the untidy house next door (or even one down the street) can pose a major challenge to getting your home sold. T
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04/27/2012
Anyone that’s been involved in the process of a short sale before knows that they can be anything but short. Banks can often take a long time to approve a short sale, a process in which they accept less than what is owed on the home. “Delays in approving short sale requests remain a significan
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04/20/2012
The $25 billion settlement to resolve the abusive foreclosure acts of five major banks was officially filed in court in Washington today. Although the settlement had already been put into action (the announcement by President Obama was made a month ago), it had to be approved by a federal ju
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03/12/2012
After a year of attempting a settlement with five of the nation's major banks, an agreement was made on Thursday with 49 states (Oklahoma being the exception) to resolve "abusive and negligent foreclosure practices" that were charged against the banks back in 2008. With $26 billion, the big lende
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02/10/2012
Open, Bright 3 Bedroom- A Must See! Overview Maps Photos $100,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 1,024 sqftLot: 0.17 acre(s) Location 3136 Penny LnModesto, CA 95354USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button bel
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01/19/2012