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2010
The state of Massachusetts holds the honorary title of "Highest Rate of College Graduation in the Country" according to the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems. They report that 68% of Massachusetts students earn their bachelor's degree in 6 years or less. Other states with t...
08/19/2010
Well, it sounds noble enough. "The Federal Reserve Board on Monday announced final rules to protect mortgage borrowers from unfair, abusive, or deceptive lending practices that can arise from loan originator compensation practices." Too bad this didn't get done several years ago! But at least th...
08/19/2010
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VOTE! It is your right! Today marks the 90th Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to VOTE! Think of all the women who sacrificed so much to ensure that we have the constitutional right to voice our opinions through our actions. I GET GOOSEBUMPS TO THINK OF...
08/18/2010
In the last few days, as I've been perusing and commenting on different blogger's posts, I happened to stop in my tracks, as I noticed far too many times that the intended "professional" photo we should have on our real estate blogs looked more like a picture I would have on my Facebook page. Is ...
08/18/2010
These are seven great points to read to protect your home and yourself.7 things you can do to protect your home and yourself! 1. When you're out of town have your newspapers and mail canceled or held. If you have a neighbor that you trust, ask them to keep an eye out for fliers left on the front ...
08/17/2010
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10 Berkeley Drive in Franklin MA 02038. This picture perfect nine room colonial with nine rooms, three bedrooms, multi bathrooms is located on a cul de sac half acre lot. This home offers an inviting neutral decor throughout and some of the features include gleaming hardwood floors, cabinet pac...
08/17/2010
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Today, the Obama administration is staging the Conference on the Future of Housing Finance at the Treasury Department. It is going to be moderated by Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan in Washington, D.C., is billed as a first step toward...
08/17/2010
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Agents and Loan Officers tell the world about this truly remarkable milestone ! From most Fannie Mae Lenders - you can get a rate as low as 3.75% with a few points on a 30 year fixed rate loan. Many borrowers are having 5/1 ARM's sold to them again ! These may have a rate in the low 3's, however,...
08/17/2010
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I think we need to separate personal from business, but we need to be somewhat transparent and not fake. When I first started my real estate career, we had a sales meeting where our broker warned us to be careful about what we put on our Facebook page or in our blogs. You do not want to offend a...
08/17/2010
I read a great post today from fellow blogger Karen Fiddler from Viejo, California on the topic of flipping houses and whether house flippers deserve a profit. Karen works in a marketplace in the United States that is quite different from here in Ontario. Short sales is not a term used here and...
08/17/2010
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Possessing good communication skills is one of the many keys to my success. I earned my real estate license in 2004 and believe that I have found my true niche. After making five relocation moves personally, I can empathize with my clients on a variety of levels; whether they are buying or selling.
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