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  Mortgage guidelines may be up and there are better loan disclosures for consumers but the FBI says mortgage fraud is on the rise.  Fraud comes in many forms.   The cost across the nation is between 4 and 6 billion dollars a year.  Common frauds target those homeowners behind on their mortgage a...
10/18/2010
  Sellers can gain a competitive edge by studying the research of the psychology of home buying.  According to Smart Money’s David Rout, subtle factors can be deal breakers in today’s buyer’s market.  You and I know that a bad paint floor in a room can be rectified by a few coats of paint.  Resea...
10/15/2010
Sellers can gain a competitive edge by studying the research of the psychology of home buying.  According to Smart Money’s David Rout, subtle factors can be deal breakers in today’s buyer’s market.  You and I know that a bad paint floor in a room can be rectified by a few coats of paint.  Resear...
10/15/2010
  I look forward to the changing seasons with all the good times ahead.  I especially enjoy spending time cleaning the gutters.  Okay, perhaps that was sarcasm.  Clean gutters are essential to guide rainwater away from your home.  A bit of do it yourself maintenance is better than dealing with wa...
10/13/2010
That’s just gutter talk! I look forward to the changing seasons with all the good times ahead.  I especially enjoy spending time cleaning the gutters.  Okay, perhaps that was sarcasm.  Clean gutters are essential to guide rainwater away from your home.  A bit of do it yourself maintenance is bet...
10/13/2010
I love the “handy” people who think its ok to blow off their home inspection. If it looks good, it must be in great shape.  Why would anyone stage their home and place furniture so that it hides broken tiles?  No one would EVER paint over cracks in the walls.  That would be dishonest. Plants wou...
10/11/2010
The day is December 13, 2010.  Fannie Mae is changing its mortgage lending guidelines.    It will be good news for some and not for others.  How you will be affected depends on your credit profile and type of loan.  The good news is, if you are buying a single-family home, condo or townhome to l...
10/08/2010
The temperature is creeping downward!  A little breeze in the air and a crispness we haven’t felt in awhile.  I also get excited about fall because my energy bills lower with the temperature.  It is very easy to lower energy bills with the right use of your ceiling fan.  This video has some grea...
10/06/2010
Please note that most of the symptoms of mold develop over time.  If you notice some of these things are happening in your home or increasing, do something about it.  Do not wait.    1.     You smell stale musty odors, in the laundry, walls, or bathroom. 2.     You have “banging” headaches with ...
10/04/2010
There are many situations in business that can send our stress level flying.   It can be as simple as a meeting with your boss or a sales call.  It can also be something like speaking in front of an audience.  Preparation combined with confidence will offer you a great start.  Here are a couple ...
10/01/2010
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