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When purchasing an older home, a 4 point inspection may be required to secure Homeowner's insurance. Citizens Property Insurance now requires this inspection for any homes 30 years or older. Many other insurance companies are also following this requirement.
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WASHINGTON – Sept. 23, 2011 – About 2.3 million homeowners could have refinanced their mortgages last year if they didn’t owe more than their homes were worth or if lending standards weren’t so strict, according to a Federal Reserve
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Outdoor Appliance Buying Guide: Specialty Items Specialty appliances for outdoor kitchens are hot items, but you’ll spend thousands of dollars for the added convenience. Read Outdoor Appliance Guide: Sinks Outdoor sinks are similar to their indoor
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WASHINGTON – Jan. 31, 2011 – According to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), a proposal to eliminate tax deductions for mortgage interest and real estate taxes would raise taxes disproportionately for middle-class
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7 Steps to Take Before You Buy a Home By doing your homework before you buy, you’ll feel more content about your new home. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
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Whether to buy an existing home or have one built is yet another decision to make during the home-buying process. If you decide to go with new construction, a real estate agent can be a powerful advocate in your corner as you negotiate upgrades, a move-in
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RISMEDIA, November 27, 2010-- Despite the continuing challenges facing the U.S., nearly eight out of 10 respondents believe buying a home is a good financial decision, according to NAR's eighth annual Housing Opportunity Pulse Survey. The survey,
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Have plenty of supplies – When you think you have enough, get more. You will need more supplies and boxes than you think you, and you can always return unused supplies once the truck is loaded up. Don’t forget the plastic packing tape and
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This article from the Florida Board of Realtors today peaked my interest - I like the idea of listing the best features from the Male vs Female point of view - in my experience, the Garage is king for most husbands...as is a walk in closet is for the
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To read more about the IRS rules for the three tax credits, visit its website . For answers to specific questions regarding a home sale, buyers should contact a tax advisor. TAMPA, Fla. – Sept. 17, 2010 – The federal homebuyer tax credit did
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When you are faced with relocating, it can sometimes be overwhelming...here are a few ideas to get you started organizing your move... Be ruthless! Go through each room and decide what to get rid of. _ Start planning a yard sale or contact your local
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I advertise on Zillow. I do receive inquiries from several people a week on properties that they find there. More often than not, they are disappointed because the information may be outdated, the home is not for sale any longer, it's under contract,
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The economy is stabilizing. Home prices are holding. It's not just as good a time as ever to buy a house. It's one of the best times ever. ForSaleByOwner.com presents five overlooked reasons why now is a great time to buy a house. 1. Low mortgage
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RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010 -- With the U.S. economy facing the lowest home sale statistics in fifteen years and home values continuing to slide in many regions, it's not surprising to hear that housing trends point towards a large percentage of American
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September 1, 2010--The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is giving homeowners and buyers until October 4 to lock in a low monthly insurance premium, according to Gibran Nicholas, chairman of the CMPS Institute, an organization that trains and certifies
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