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2010
The Federal Reserve released a proposal Monday to give mortgage applicants three days to change their minds. The proposal was part of a 930-page document that clarifies and finalizes the new financial reform law. The Fed’s document says that for closed-end loans secured by real property or a dwel...
08/18/2010
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Is your deck, balcony or patio ready to party this upcoming Labor Day? According to the Home Safety Council, 83 percent of all American homes have some sort of outdoor living space such as deck, porch, patio or balcony. But an estimated 20 million decks nationwide may be in danger of collapse.I...
08/18/2010
Real estate professionals nationwide are calling 2010 “the year of the short sale,” where homeowners who owe more on their properties than what they are worth sell at deeply discounted prices—with the blessing of their lender. Here is how to go about successfully buying a short sale: 1. Search fo...
08/18/2010
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The housing bust has made owning a home a lot more affordable -- but in some places, prices are extraordinary; you can buy a nice condo for less than the cost of a new family car. Some cities have dozens of attractive condominium listings selling for $50,000 or $25,000. There are some selling f...
08/17/2010
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3 Tips for Cheap Kitchen Remodel More families are spending time in kitchen and with popularity of cooking shows; more individuals are preparing gourmet meals. They have become the center stage for home life and entertainment. They are no longer a closed off room where food is prepared and then...
08/17/2010
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Working in your own herb garden is a great, stress-reducing hobby. And adding fresh herbs to your cooking can help you make healthier, tastier meals. To get started on this therapeutic and economic outdoor activity, consider this list of easy-to-grow herbs: Basil - with more than 200 varieties of...
08/14/2010
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Now that summer has arrived, homeowners across the country are taking advantage of the warm weather by tackling home improvement projects they have been putting off. If you are looking for ways to add value to your home, the following home improvements may be just what you’re looking for. Tip 1: ...
08/14/2010
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It has been said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. While this may or may not be true, it's sure that good vision and eye health is very important. To ensure your eyes are at their best, visit your eye doctor at least once a year. You should also protect your eyes from harmful UV rays by ...
08/13/2010
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Stress is a funny thing. Do you think you hide your emotions well? When you're stressed your family can pick up on the clues very quickly. Did you know that customers and total strangers can pick up on this too? Total strangers can see it on your face and hear it in the tone of your voice. How ...
08/12/2010
The White House on Wednesday said it would spend an additional $3 billion to help distressed homeowners in the states with the highest jobless rates to pay their mortgages.The latest round of funding pushes the total federal commitment up to $4.1 billion. The government already runs two other pro...
08/12/2010
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