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2013 

Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell this week to their lowest point in two months. The decline follows the Federal Reserve’s decision last week to hold off slowing its monthly bond purchases. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the 30-year loan dropped to 4.32...
09/28/2013
If you've been waiting for the best time to buy a home, your wait might be over. In fact, taking a number of factors into consideration, buying a home before 2014 could save you a lot of money. "There are several reasons why now is the time to buy," says Jim Duffy, a mortgage banker withCole Tay...
09/23/2013
Split Level Townhouse - Short Sale OverviewMapsPhotosFeaturesDescriptionNeighborhood $69,900 Townhouse Main Features 3 Bedrooms1 Bathroom1 Partial BathroomInterior: 1,150 sqftLot: 1,742 sqft Location 228 Alban DriveWilmington, DE 19805USA Christopher Pataki RE/MAX Associates(302) 562-0628patakir...
09/15/2013
Wilmington Foreclosure OverviewMapsPhotosFeaturesDescriptionNeighborhood $94,900 Townhouse Main Features 2 Bedrooms1 Bathroom1 Partial BathroomInterior: 1,350 sqftLot: 0.08 acre(s) Location 225 Seventh AvenueWilmington, DE 19805USA Christopher Pataki RE/MAX Associates(302) 562-0628patakirealesta...
09/15/2013
Wilmington Foreclosure OverviewMapsPhotosFeaturesDescriptionNeighborhood $94,900 Townhouse Main Features 2 Bedrooms1 Bathroom1 Partial BathroomInterior: 1,350 sqftLot: 0.08 acre(s) Location 225 Seventh AvenueWilmington, DE 19805USA Christopher Pataki RE/MAX Associates(302) 562-0628patakirealesta...
09/15/2013
  Robert Frost once penned, "good fences make good neighbors," but if you truly want to build a better community for yourself and your family, get to know your neighbors. Not only can this foster a friendlier atmosphere, but it also can lead to safer neighborhoods.In fact, the National Crime Prev...
08/31/2013
Several different factors can indicate the health of the nation's real estate market, and one of these is housing inventories. When inventories are low, there are fewer homes for sale, which results in less selection for prospective buyers and more competition for sellers. This is currently not t...
08/31/2013
The sun generates more than 10,000 times the amount of energy the entire world consumes annually ... for free. Utilizing this power can help to cut dependence on fossil fuels, reduce harmful CO2 emissions and dramatically lower your energy costs. Here are some solar design techniques to consider....
08/31/2013