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Sidewalks, Trees And Fences

When things go wrong outside your home, who is responsible? Take the slow housing market as an opportunity to find out and to protect yourself from liability. FULL STORY->


New Congressional Draft "Phases Out" Mortgage Writeoffs on Big Houses

Rather than banning mortgage interest deductions on all houses with more than 3,000 square feet of interior space, a new draft of forthcoming "carbon tax" legislation by powerful House energy and commerce committee leader Dingell would reduce writeoffs on a graduated basis up to 4,200 square feet, then cut them off. Ken Harney reports. FULL STORY->


Popularity of Outdoor Living Spaces Increases

With most Americans feeling the pinch of a tough economy and a job market gone global, homeowners are increasingly looking to get more 'bang for their buck' from their residential investments. Many are looking outside their doors for inspiration. FULL STORY->


Housing Counsel: Full Disclosure Required of Architectural Control Committee

They formally requested the opportunity to make modification to a property, but within the time limits imposed by legal documents, the request was denied. No explanation was given. Is this right? Columnist Benny L. Kass discusses the matter. FULL STORY->


When Buying a Home Be Sure to Check Out Possible Landscape Hazards

Landscaping is something most of us think about from the perspectives of what pleases our eyes and what will give us privacy. But the American Society of Home Inspectors, (ASHI) is encouraging homebuyers to consider how a property's landscaping may affect the home. FULL STORY->


Headlines

Mortgage Rates Up For Third Straight Week
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.42 percent with an average 0.5 point for the week ending September 27, 2007, up from last week when it averaged 6.34 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.31 percent. FULL STORY->

So Close, Yet So Far Away - On Pricing
If I've heard it once, I've heard a bazillion times: "I want to leave in some negotiation room in my price." FULL STORY->

Credit Freeze Doesn't Guarantee ID Theft Protection
A credit file freeze offers some identity theft protection. A layered approach to protecting your identity offers even more protection. FULL STORY->

Important Facts that Will Affect Real Estate Pricing Over the Next 20+ Years
Each year, our population continues to grow and with that growth comes many changes to the average American household. Find out how changes in our population will affect real estate in different areas of the United States. These factors may play an important role in how you decide to invest in real estate in the future. FULL STORY->

What Students Want in an Off-Campus Rental
Off-campus rentals are becoming a big business and a report based on student focus groups highlights their wants, needs and fears. FULL STORY->

Home-Based Recession Preparedness
Consumer Reports says it's a good time to consider the possibility of a recession because of what it could do to your assets if you don't protect them. FULL STORY->

Daycare Centers Should be Tested for Hazardous Substances
After one New Jersey family found at the hard way, the state is looking for measures to ensure future daycare safety. FULL STORY->

RPX Measures the Housing Market
Another measure of the housing market began operating last week. The new "Residential Property Index," or RPX, is based on single values representing price per square foot on sales in 25 metro areas. Lew Sichelman has the rest of the details. FULL STORY->

Next-Door Celebrity Neighbors
Homes & Land Magazine asked its readers which celebrities they wanted living next door to them. Women put men and women at the top of the list. Men just chose men. Huh? FULL STORY->

Ask the HOA Expert
How does a board enforce retractable awnings? Can a board appoint new members? These questions and more in this week's column. FULL STORY->

10 Ways To Buy Better In A Down Market
The marketplace has slowed to a crawl in many areas. So is this the time to be a real estate buyer? Columnist Peter G. Miller says lower prices are not enough, you have to have 10 baseline strategies to get the best deals. FULL STORY->

September Roundup
Mortgage rates were moving slightly higher as September was drawing to a close. A broken appliance can be stressful, but finding the right part to fix it doesn't have to be. These topics and more in this month's article roundup. FULL STORY->

See Beyond "House" to Appreciate "Home": Cabbagetown Tour
The most important advantage in home buying lies in working from a clear personal definition of "home," not just the current "in" design dictates. PJ Wade explores variations on "home" as encountered in the Old Cabbagetown Tour of Homes to explain the acquired skill of home viewing. FULL STORY->

Green Planning Greener Than Hybrid Vehicles
If you build it green they'll come driving less and driving less is a much better for the planet than driving a hybrid car that still spews some carbon dioxide. FULL STORY->

Ask George & Chuck: Questions from Consumers
They bought for the view of the lake. Now the HOA says their view wasn't guaranteed. What action is to be taken? FULL STORY->

Real Estate Association Prioritizes Re-establishing Trust

New Market Drivers Put a Positive Tone on all the Negative

Realty Rumble: (Not Mike) Tyson Vs. Discontent

FHA Home Loan Program Poised to Take Off -- Big-Time

Housing Counsel: Condo Owners Have the Right to Inspect Books and Records

Mortgage Rate Up Just Slightly

Dual Green Gain From Working At Home

Multiple Offers Sign of Faltering Buyers Market

Survey Shows Homeowners Unfazed by Mortgage Troubles

A Canadian Family Portrait: Changing Social Trends

IRS Says Foreclosures, Short Sales Can Be Less Taxing

Retirees House Rich, Savings Poor

HOA Insurance Deductible Resolution

Huge Loan Broker Contraction Seen

Canada West Foundation Searches Out Urban Solutions


Foreclosure Opportunities Not Always Pretty

More Dark Clouds in Housing's Future

Renters Lose More Ground

Don't Go Overboard When Getting a House Ready for Sale

Good Deals May Come With Penalties

Short Sales Not Just About Cancelling Mortgage



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15 yr fixed: 6.09%
1 yr adj: 5.60%
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3 Comments on DAILY NEWS & ADVICE FROM REALTY TIMES/ 10/01/07

Yes,

The AR police are coming after you and I. 

It seems they no longer think your post are worthy since you did not write the words... you need to be heard on the post about original content only.

10/01/2007 07:57 PM by David Nichols, Lee's Summit Real Estate (The Nichols/Ersery Home Team, RE/MAX Heartland)


The daycare centers mainains the insurance for the infrastructure provided with them. Thus these can be very useful for child so that every child can enjoy.

04/04/2008 04:49 AM by insurance for daycare centers


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