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2009
Exhibit the ExteriorRoof and Gutters Repair or replace loose, damaged or blistered shingles Clean gutters and downspout strainers Check gutters for leaks and proper alignment Inspect flashings around roof stacks, vents, skylights and chimneys Clear obstructions from vents, louvers and chimneys C...
07/11/2009
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When you live in an area where the climate is hot and the air conditioner needs to be run all year long, your cooling bills can put a huge dent in your wallet. In order to save money on your electric bill, you might be tempted to just turn of the AC and suffer, but that isn’t necessary. Here are ...
07/11/2009
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provides a tax credit of up to $8,000.00 to first-time homebuyers who purchase a home on or before November 30, 2009. Government entities and FHA-approved non-profit agencies that are considered instrumentalities of government may provide tax cre...
07/11/2009
You've done it. You've bought a home and now own part of The Dream. In the process you've also acquired many responsibilities and concerns. There are mortgage payments to make, records to keep and maintenance work to complete. Below are a few tips for the new owner. Mortgage paymentsEvery month ...
07/10/2009
A great way to make the home-buying process flow smoothly is to educate yourself and learn from mistakes others have made - this can make the difference between buying the home of your dreams and buying a "lemon." Not getting pre-qualified or pre-approved Not seeking guidance from real estate pr...
07/10/2009
How much you can borrow will depend on your income, down payment, job stability, existing debts, credit references and payment history. Lenders usually use the following two qualifying guidelines to decide how much of a loan you can manage: Your monthly housing expenses - mortgage payment, prope...
07/10/2009
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Once a contract becomes binding, you probably will have to arrange for financing. Depending on the terms of the contract, the purchase of the home may be contingent on your being able to get financing at certain terms by a certain date. LendersThe REALTOR® might provide you a list of lenders. Mo...
07/10/2009
Charles Stallions, CRS, CSP, CBR, CDPS, SREE, EREI - 800-309-3414, a leader in real estate investing, buying and selling. Lead Real Estate negotiator for several investment clubs as well as investors throughout the US. Call Charles for a list of references before buying or selling you what some ...
07/10/2009
Investor take note. Sometimes spreading the upgrades around is often better than concentrating on one room.Over the past few days I've been on the house hunt with a great young couple relocating to Fort Belvoir this summer. Based on their price range we have been concentrating on properties in t...
07/05/2009
Pensacola Beach, Florida Real Estate We here at the Charles Stallions Real Estate Services continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Pensacola Beach, Florida real estate statistic. For last months stats...
07/02/2009