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10 tips to improve your selling karmaVideotape your house, inside and out, and watch the tape as if you were a prospective buyer. Is the lawn weedy or the garden bare? Is your home uncluttered and spotlessly scrubbed? Sparkling-clean houses sell faster than those that look too lived-in or show an...
12/31/2007
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The 10 most overpriced places in the U.S.RankCityCost-of-living rankMedian home price1Essex County, Mass.102$373,750 2San Francisco112$720,400 3San Jose, Calif.111$746,800 4Honolulu95$625,000 5Cambridge, Mass.104$390,400 6New York109$528,700 7Tucson, Ariz.74$248,600 8Oakland, Calif.108$720,400 9B...
12/31/2007
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You normally don't think of people who prepay their mortgages as being wasteful or careless.But a recent study suggests these households blow more than $1.5 billion a year, or $400 per household, by accelerating their mortgage payments instead of contributing more to their retirement accounts.The...
12/30/2007
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Know the value of your home. Selling probably isn't your first choice, but it's important to know whether the house could be sold for enough to pay off the loan, plus closing costs. Ask a real-estate agent for a free estimate, while mentioning that you have no immediate plans to put the house on ...
12/30/2007
U.S. housing prices will continue to decline at least through the end of next year and may not begin creeping upward again until 2010, executives from the nation's biggest mortgage financiers said Monday.Officials with government-sponsored mortgage companies Fannie Mae (FNM, news, msgs) and Fredd...
12/30/2007
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As 2008 approaches I have a tip that was given to me yes. Invest In Yourself! It sounds simple but how many of us do it? Sure we take the educational classes we need and classes and seminars to get or stay motivated. But do we truly invest in ourselves? 95% of the active realtors came from oth...
12/28/2007
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Coping with Stress Stress is a fact of life, but it need not be a way of life. There are many things in life that you can't control, but very few that you can't learn to manage, including the negative aspects of stress. The positive aspect of stress is that it can help you concentrate, focus, and...
12/27/2007
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New Year's resolutions often begin with "I will lose five pounds" or "I promise to quit smoking." But, without keeping the following suggestions in mind, your resolutions may become nothing more than fodder for frustration. Be committed. You must think through what you want to change and commit y...
12/27/2007
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Top Ten Alternative New Year's Resolutions Resolutions are all about making a fresh start. So, here's a fresh twist -- this year make a resolution you can stick to! The following resolution ideas are not only good for you, but you actually might enjoy them, too! Of course these are only starting ...
12/27/2007
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Looking for Things to Do in Maryland? Places to Visit? WELCOME TO MARYLAND!Whether you are relocating to Maryland, or already live here, look no further than the website for Maryland Department of Tourism to learn about places to visit and things to do in Maryland. You will find information for P...
12/25/2007