news: Maine's Mortgage Fees Are Better Than Most In The Region - 07/18/07 11:19 AM
More interesting news...Maine is one of the region's least expensive states in which to close a mortgage transaction, according to an annual closing cost survey by Bankrate.com. Here's a list of the average cost of closing a mortgage transaction in New England's six states, as well as their national ranking. New … (2 comments)
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news: Maine's Healthcare Is Within The Nations Top 10 !! - 06/18/07 02:01 PM
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In this issue, they report where Maine ranks in the nations best in regards to Healthcare. Read on;
Study: Maine's healthcare 5th … (0 comments)
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news: Southern Maine Is Hit Hardest With Housing Costs - 06/12/07 09:53 PM
Study: Housing costs too highA Harvard University housing study recently reported that, for many Americans, housing costs are eating up too much of their annual income. The university's Joint Center for Housing Studies said in its 2007 State of the Nation's Housing report that housing affordability "remains a pervasive problem," and … (0 comments)
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news: Lewiston Maine - The New All-American City - 06/12/07 09:50 PM
Lewiston, hurrah!The National Civic League last week named Lewiston an All-America City. The title, given to 10 cities across the U.S., is for cities that demonstrate problem-solving skills and civic pride. Lewiston submitted an application for the honor in April, highlighting the Lots to Gardens community garden project, the city council's … (0 comments)
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news: Latest News for the Real Estate Industry - 06/08/07 02:00 PM
Whenever I read something positive and worthwhile, there is an instant urge to tell someone about it. Of course ActiveRain is the first place I think about going to. Then it's the rest of my team and then the office...yeah, in that order. And today's news-worthy tidbit is no exception. Amidst the … (0 comments)
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news: MAINE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS E-NEWS Friday, April 27, 2007 - Maine Real Estate - 04/28/07 11:30 AM
This comes to you from Cindy Butts at the Maine Association of Realtors.
In this issue: * Legislative Updates: Shorebirds, Tax Reform * Legislative Updates: Cell Phones, Predatory Lending * Notable Statistics: Membership *
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES: Below are updates on several important pending legislative proposals.
SHOREBIRDS: There are several bills pending at the … (0 comments)
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news: Maine State Housing Authority's new purchase price limits for Maine real estate - 04/25/07 03:15 PM
This just came into my e-Mail from: MAINE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS E-NEWS
MSHA LIMITS: MSHA has adjusted income and purchase price limits to comply with the 2007 IRS guidelines. The new limits are effective for loans reserved on or after April 20, 2007. The new income limits are within nine geographic areas … (0 comments)
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news: Maine USDA Rural Development - Guaranteed Single-Family Housing Income Limits - 04/25/07 02:58 PM
Maine real estate buyer's interested in using the program for rural affordable housing, please note the new housing income limits.
USDA Rural Development changes announced that effective April 12, 2007, there are new income limits for the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program.
Loans are made by mortgage lenders and guaranteed by USDA Rural Development … (0 comments)
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news: What does this mean for Maine real Estate? - 03/19/07 11:09 AM
More news regarding the outlook of 2007 by the Builing Online newsletter. I thought I'd share this with you.
Realtors Group: Housing Recovery Likely This Year, But Timing Isn't Clear
03/16/2007
WASHINGTON -- Unusual weather patterns and problems in the subprime lending marketplace are creating challenges in assessing housing market conditions, but a recovery is likely … (0 comments)
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news: Maine Mortgage Forclosure Rate & Property Tax Refund Information - 03/19/07 10:22 AM
NOTABLE STATISTIC: The Mortgage Bankers Association reported this week the mortgage foreclosure rate in Maine for the Fourth Quarter 2006 was 4.9%, tied for 21st in the nation with Florida. Only Rhode Island had a higher foreclosure rate among New England States. To read the article and see the state chart: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/2007-03-13-foreclosures_N.htm#chart
PROPERTY … (0 comments)
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news: Majority of Americans Think Solar Power Should Be Offered on All New Homes - 03/12/07 10:01 AM
Did you know that eighty percent of all people looking for real estate start looking on the internet? It is also interesting to know that eighty percent of survey respondents would like solar systems available on new home construction. Do you think this is the same eighty percent?
This article from RISMEDIA, 2006, reads...Eight … (2 comments)
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news: IN MEMORY: Donald Mckay - 03/09/07 09:51 AM
Today's MAR news came with this sad news.
MAINE ASSOCIATION of REALTORS is sad to report the death of REALTOR Donald McKay (Assist 2 Sell, Falmouth). He was murdered last weekend, with report of the arrest at this link - http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=54033. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 on Saturday, March … (0 comments)
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news: This Just In.... - 01/29/07 06:07 AM
We recieved this email today and thought the information may be of some benefit to some.
The Real Estate Marketplace - 2006 Review and 2007 Projections
Advances in technology paired with volatility in the real estate marketplace last year beg the question, what can we expect in 2007? Although 2006 was far from a bust … (1 comments)
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