8/20/2010 5:04:00 PM
Most Owners Satisfied With Their Homes
A 2009 survey of home owners conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development shows that most of them are satisfied with their residences. About 70 percent of respondents rated their homes an 8, 9, or 10 on a scale ...
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8/20/2010 4:17:00 PM
NAR: Homeownership, Stable Communities Linked
Home owners are more active in their communities, benefit from improved education opportunities, and report higher levels of self-esteem and happiness when compared to renters, according to leading research. A new report from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ...
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8/17/2010 1:53:00 PM
Housing Starts Rise in July
U.S. housing starts in July rose 1.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 546,000 units, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday. This is lower than analysts had predicted and down 7 percent compared to July of last year. Starts of new single-family ...
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8/17/2010 1:46:00 PM
Saving Insurance Tips
Share free tips on how homeowners can determine whether their home is over- or underinsured from the August “Audit Your Insurance” article package now at the REALTOR ® Content Resource . Start with these two tips: 1. Understand cash value coverage. ...
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8/12/2010 4:53:00 AM
Lowe's Settles Drywall Class Action Suit
Lowe’s Cos. has agreed to distribute $6.5 million in gift cards and pay up to $2.2 million in attorneys’ fees to settle a class-action lawsuit over defective drywall. Plaintiffs claimed that Lowe’s sold defective drywall that gave off a bad ...
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8/12/2010 4:37:00 AM
Web Site Makes Buying, Selling Salvage Easier
Real estate practitioners, interior designers, and stagers who are looking to save money should consider DiggersList.com, a do-it-yourself Web site that allows users to buy and sell used construction materials. DiggersList partners with Habitat for Humanity ...
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8/9/2010 9:28:00 PM
Mortgage Applications Rise as Mortgage Rates Fall
Falling mortgage rates have generated demand for new mortgage loans. Mortgage applications have continued to increase as consumers look to refinance their mortgage loan or purchase a new home. The low mortgage rates are helping increase demand for housing ...
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8/8/2010 12:33:00 PM
17 Tips for Packing Like a Pro
Moving to a new home can be stressful, to say the least. Make it easy on yourself by planning far in advance and making sure you’ve covered all the bases. 1. Plan ahead by organizing and budgeting. Develop a master “to do” list so you won’t ...
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8/8/2010 12:17:00 PM
Documents You Should Keep
On closing day, expect to sign a lot of documents and walk away with a big stack of papers. Here’s a list of the most important documents you should file away for future reference. HUD-1 settlement statement. Itemizes all the costs — commissions, ...
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8/6/2010 7:14:00 PM
8 Tips to Guide for Your Home Search
1. Research before you look. Decide what features you most want to have in a home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you’d be willing to spend each month for housing. 2. Be realistic. It’s OK to be picky, but don’t be unrealistic ...
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