Homestead Act - Changes Take Effect in March 2011 Important amendments were made in December 2010 to the Homestead Act (Mass. General Laws, Ch. 188) and go into effect on March 16, 2011. The Homestead Act gives homeowners protection against subsequent attachment, suit, or bankruptcy to the exten
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03/15/2011
On February 11, 2011, the Obama Administration released housing finance market guidelines for economic market recovery. The report emphasizes bringing private capital back into the market and winding down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's investment portfolio. Allowing the private sector to take back
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02/16/2011
According to an article I read by Ken Harney with Inman News, Wells Fargo and Quicken Loans, two of the largest FHA-approved lenders, have revised their lending standards. Purchasers with 3.5% down and a credit score of 580 can now qualify for a FHA loan. Previously, Wells Fargo and Quicken Loan
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02/08/2011
"Desire to Own a Home" Top Motivating Factor for Purchasing a Home in 2010 I recently read a Massachusetts REALTOR® Study Report in which they state that the "desire to own a home" was the top motivating factor cited by home buyers for the purchase of a home in 2010. Below, is a breakdown of sur
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01/25/2011
Foreclosure vs. Short Sale and What it Means to You Facing the prospect of foreclosure or short sale on your home is not easy. So many people are struggling with day-to-day expenses, job loss, health issues and, while it's difficult, you may have to consider how to decrease your debt. If you det
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01/21/2011
Townsend MA Real Estate Homes for Sale, Market Report, Free MLS Search, Integrity Residential Brokerage, Catherine Condon, (978)433-0000 Townsend, MA Real Estate Market Report - January 6, 2011 Currently, there are 47 single family homes offered for sale in Townsend, MA ranging in price from
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01/06/2011
"Things Your Burglar Won't Tell You", Integrity Residential Brokerage, Pepperell, MA One of my clients, Al, sent me the following article titled "Things Your Burglar Won't Tell You". There are a lot of helpful suggestions so I thought I'd pass it along to you. 1. Of course I look familiar. I w
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12/16/2010
I don't use the text feature on my cell phone much but I do know some people text all the time ~ especially teens. Sarah Moore offers great advice on why "not" to rely on text messages but to always confirm with a phone call. Read this true story about her daughter being lured into a secluded lo
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12/06/2010
While I don't have an iPhone, I thought the information that Todd Clark recently shared with me was worth passing along. If you own an iPhone and take pictures with it, read below! Seems when of my past buyers almost got robbed recently and it looks like it maybe all do to their iPhone and their
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11/22/2010
Pepperell MA Real Estate Homes for Sale, Market Report, Free MLS Search, Integrity Residential Brokerage, Catherine Condon, 978-433-0000 Pepperell, MA Real Estate MLS Market Report: May-October 2010 Currently, there are 62 single family homes offered for sale in Pepperell, MA ranging in price fro
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11/17/2010
