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You are about ready to close your real estate transaction on a home; did you consider a home warranty? "It is not mandatory in any state that you have to get one. But in some states it's mandatory that it is offered on a purchase agreement of
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Here's a key question about the current market: Do you look at home prices to figure out where we are in the real estate recovery cycle, or do you focus on sales? In an economy where an estimated 35 to 40 percent of all home transactions are foreclosures
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If you're putting your home on the market, better be sure you're ready to tell all -- good and bad. "The majority of lawsuits or claims that occur are as a result of buyers finding out about something that is wrong with their property after
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When you look at your calendar you may find the months already overloaded with seasonal obligations -- shopping, entertaining, children's pageants, charity work, decorating the house, and so much more. If you are also trying to sell your home, you
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A recent survey released by Trulia, a real estate search engine, community forum center, and reporter of market trends and data, found that a "crisis of confidence" exists among key groups of U.S. homebuyers. Not surprisingly, much of the lack
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In Freddie Mac's results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.46 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending October 30, 2008, up from the previous week when it averaged 6.04 percent.
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Been down to your friendly neighborhood credit union lately? You could find that elusive home loan you been unable to get anywhere else. Credit unions didn't need a bail out during the Great Depression, they didn't need federal intervention during
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Over the past few years energy efficiency within homes has been greatly improved upon. The modern approach to home design goes another step further by also greatly improving indoor air quality. By following a few simple tips and guidelines, you can work
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Don't wait for home owner bailout provisions to trickle down from the $700 billion Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008," (H.R. 1424) recently rushed through Congress. When it comes to help from new federal legislation for distressed
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Exposure is the key to selling your home fast and getting top dollar. With good exposure your home will be viewed by more people, thereby increasing the chances of an offer on your home. If you are looking to sell your home quickly then it is definitely
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When shopping for a mortgage rate it is necessary to pay attention to the details. Loan points are often overlooked as buyers are fixated on getting the lowest interest rate; however they are an important point to consider when picking your mortgage.
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Today's volatile housing market demands that home buyers take an exacting, almost surgical approach to completing a mortgage application in order to speed the paperwork through the narrowed arteries of the home loan pipeline. Profusely sweating the
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One of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime is to sell your home. And getting your house ready for resale is vital to a quick and successful sale, especially when many parts of the country are experiencing a buyers market. In addition
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Do you have too much to store and too little space? If you're like many homeowners, finding enough storage space can be a challenge. Thankfully, remodeling professionals can help you create new ways to tuck away your family's treasures in a resourceful
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Looking for a new home can be exciting and frustrating. You can help alleviate the frustration by paying close attention to five key areas of the homes you're considering buying; it may save you money in the long run. Don Walker is an inspector and
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