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2011
WASHINGTON — Two big questions loom over the Obama administration’s latest bid to help troubled homeowners: Will it work? And who would benefit? By easing eligibility rules, the administration hopes 1 million more homeowners will qualify for its refinancing program and lower their mortgage paymen...
11/28/2011
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Your roof is the most important part of your home and the most neglected. Through the summer it takes the constant beating of the sun. Through the winter it resists the gusting winds and rain. The high quality roofing materials today offer protection that has not been available in the past and wa...
11/28/2011
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So you’re invited to Thanksgiving dinner. How do you decide what wine to bring with you? Here are ten selections guaranteed to pair well with turkey and the trimmings. Since most of them are priced under $20, you shouldn’t hesitate to put them on your own table as well. These Top 10 Thanksgiving ...
11/22/2011
By Holden Lewis • Bankrate.com House prices are falling in much of the country, and a report by Merrill Lynch says a record 2.2 million single-family homes and condos are on the market — almost 1 million above normal levels. It’s a buyer’s market, but don’t despair. Selling in a buyer’s mar...
11/22/2011
IN recent years, lenders have stepped up fraud-prevention investigations and checks on mortgage applications. For borrowers, this may mean facing questions on actions like accepting cash gifts from relatives for the down payment or signing up for new credit cards during the application process. T...
11/18/2011
Ten years ago, when their grandchildren were young and visiting often, Frank and Rosemary Santoloci bought a brand new five-bedroom, four-bathroom home on four acres in Sparta. There was ample room to play indoors, swim in the pool and and spend time outdoors. But now the boys have gown up an...
11/18/2011
