4/12/2012 10:28:00 AM
10 home maintenance tips for spring
When was the last time you checked your foundation vents? By Paul Bianchina Inman News® Share This The sun is peeking out and the plants are starting to blossom, so it must be about time for spring chores again. Here's my annual spring checklist of ...
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3/14/2012 11:46:00 AM
FHA LOAN FEES are expected ro increase on APRIL 9
© SWBC. All rights reserved. 8540-4826 3-2012. Loans are subject to credit and property approval; other guidelines may apply. Programs are subject to change. If you have been thinking about refinancing an FHA loan or buying a new home with FHA financing, ...
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3/6/2012 1:42:00 PM
10 things to know about mortgage debt forgiveness
Real Estate Tax Talk By Stephen Fishman Inman News® Share This Over the past several years, millions of homeowners have had billions of dollars in mortgage debt forgiven, either through foreclosure, refinancing or short sales. It's important for real ...
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3/3/2012 1:23:00 PM
3 steps to furnace duct repairs
What to look for when assessing system performance By Paul Bianchina Inman News® Share This You set your thermostat, you hear your furnace come on, and you feel warm air coming out of the registers. All must be OK with the system, right? Maybe not. The ...
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2/27/2012 12:56:00 PM
How to Claim Your 2011 Energy Tax Credits
Click on the link below to find out how to claim your tax credits. http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/tax-credits/how-to-collect-2011-tax-energy-credits/#ixzz1nG0qiDgM
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2/24/2012 10:33:00 AM
National Association of Realtors Sets It Straight
Incorrect Rumors About 3.8% Transfer Tax Persist For the third time in the past six months, NAR is being inundated with questions about a real estate transfer tax enacted as part of the Health Care reforms in 2010. THERE IS NO SUCH TAX. A viral Internet posting ...
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2/13/2012 4:34:00 PM
Getting approved for a Loan
Taking out a loan can be the most stressful part of the home-buying process. Transactions typically take at least a month to complete. Having your financial situation scrutinized can be an uncomfortable process. Worrying about whether you will be approved ...
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2/8/2012 1:09:00 PM
FHA Waives Anti-Flipping Rule Through Year-End to Speed REO Sales
By: Carrie Bay The Federal Housing Administration ( FHA ) is extending the temporary waiver of its property anti-flipping rule through the end of 2012. FHA rules typically prohibit insuring a mortgage on a home owned by the seller for less than 90 days. In ...
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2/7/2012 11:32:00 AM
Housing Crisis to End in 2012 as Banks Loosen Credit Standards
Capital Economics expects the housing crisis to end this year, according to a report released Tuesday. One of the reasons: loosening credit. The analytics firm notes the average credit score required to attain a mortgage loan is 700. While this is higher than ...
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2/1/2012 1:15:00 PM
2011-2012 Cost vs. Value: Which Remodeling Projects Pay Off the Most?
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine When tackling home remodeling projects, you’ll find some projects pay off more than others at times of resale. Remodeling Magazine , in conjunction with REALTOR® Magazine, recently released findings ...
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