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2009 

When the temperature outside begins to fall, our heating bills quickly start to rise.  For many homeowners, keeping their house warm in the winter means paying a hefty heating bill.  Luckily, there are some ways to help reduce those costs and keep a little extra cash in your pocket for a rainy (a...
12/31/2009
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Q: What is a real estate Short Sale? A: A Short Sale is simply a sale of real estate by a seller to a third party buyer in the which the selling price is insufficient to pay off all of the seller's loans, liens and closing costs.  As a result, the seller's Realtor petitions the seller's lender to...
12/27/2009
On December 31 of every year, the world celebrates New Year's Eve.  Resolutions for the coming year, the feeling of a fresh start and the notion that anything is possible are all common as another year approaches.  Because this day is so special to many around the nation, it's often celebrated wi...
12/27/2009
When it comes to buying a home, having bad credit is not the end of the world.  Your future doesn't have to be defined by your past.  Whether you have suffered from a bankruptcy, foreclosure or some type of financial hardship that resulted in late or missed payments, there are lenders who special...
12/19/2009
  Foreclosure Process: If you're thinking of selling your home, and you expect that the total amount you owe on your mortgage will be greater than the selling price of your home, you may be facing a short sale. A short sale is one where the net proceeds from the sale won't cover your total mortga...
12/19/2009
When Is The Right Time To Reduce The Price Every homeowner must set an asking price when listing their home on the market, but what happens when you don't receive any offers?  Just as it's important to know when it's time to sell, it's important to recognize the right time to reduce the price. Su...
12/19/2009
Concord Oaks consists of 474 Single Family Homes. Built in the mid 90’s, Concord Oaks is located south of Grand Avenue, west of Hunt Club Road. Surrounded by the Bittersweet Golf Course, many homes feature golf course lots. Convenient access to nearby shopping, and just minutes from I-94. Concor...
12/13/2009
  Aberdare Estates consists of 64 executive single family homes built in the 1990's. It is located north of Washington Street and east of Almond Road. Surrounded by the Bittersweet Golf Course, many homes feature golf course lots. Convenient access to nearby shopping and just minutes to I-94, Ab...
12/13/2009
  What Is A Home Warranty Plan? A home warranty plan, also known as a home protection plan, is a service contract that offers homeowners a way to safeguard themselves against possible breakage or a malfunction within the home.  It's impossible to predict the future, which is why so many buyers lo...
12/12/2009
Pricing Your Home to Sell In addition to location and condition, the asking price of a home is at the top of the list of important considerations. When a potential buyer is looking for a property, they want to get the best possible value for their dollar. This doesn't mean that a home should be p...
12/12/2009
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