Federal grants to be used to buy up South Florida foreclosures - 11/26/08 11:55 AM
South Florida governments are gearing up to spend more than $161 million in federal grant money to stimulate the housing market.
BY MONICA HATCHER
mhatcher@MiamiHerald.com
  
  
The buyer of that ramshackle foreclosure down the street just might be the government.
In coming months, South Florida cities and counties will be armed with more than $161 million in new federal grant money and a mandate to stabilize falling home values and decay in neighborhoods hardest hit by the real estate downturn.
Their spending plans include buying and rehabbing, reselling or renting out property repossessed by banks through foreclosure, a first for … (0 comments)

Don't Be an On-line Victim: How to Guard Against Internet Thieves and Electronic Scams. - 11/17/08 02:12 PM
Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States, and has ranked as one of the top consumer concerns for the past several years. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has produced a multimedia presentation to help consumers protect themselves from identity theft. The presentation provides information on steps consumers should take to secure their computer and protect themselves from identity theft, as well as actions consumers should take if they become a victim of identity theft.  We thought you might find it helpful.. we did!
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The Path to Homeownership: How Much Home Can You Afford? - 11/17/08 11:18 AM
Who doesn't want to be a homeowner? After all, it's the American Dream right? For many of us the path to homeownership is about as bumpy as a backcountry road. There are many advantages to owning a home versus renting one. This post will help you understand how to shop for the best mortgage and how much home you can afford.Buying versus Renting For some people renting is an advantage. Your rental company or property manager takes part of your rent payment to cover certain housing expenses. Housing maintenance, for example, can be expensive and time consuming. You may not be … (0 comments)

How do I shop for a home? Here are some suggestions - 11/17/08 11:16 AM
Park Rapids EnterprisePublished Wednesday, November 12, 2008
 
The process involved in home buying can be a great experience. Quite possibly the most fun you will have is in the actual search for a home. Comparing features between unique properties and figuring out exactly what you are looking for can be lots of fun!
Home ownership will most likely be your single largest purchase - it can also be your number one investment. As with everything else in life, doing your homework in advance will likely save you lots of headaches and possibly thousands of dollars!
The following tips are designed … (0 comments)

Is A Condominium For You? - 11/17/08 11:14 AM
The easiest way to understand the concept of condominium ownership is to see at as an apartment you own (in fact, many condominiums are apartments that have been converted over the years). Your ownership extends inward from your interior walls, floors and ceilings. In addition, you are a partner, with all of the other owners in the complex, of the exterior structure (the foundation, exterior walls and roof) as well as any common areas and amenities (for example, swimming pools, clubhouses, tennis courts, play areas, etc.)One of the requirements of condominium ownership is the payment of a monthly condo fee, which … (1 comments)