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2009
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If we are to believe the "experts," the economic condition we find ourselves in is a direct result of housing prices and foreclosures. The entire global recession is being blamed on housing, foreclosures and financial woes stemming from loans gone bad. These facts are why the "experts" are procla...
03/31/2009
McLEAN, VA -- Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.85 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending March 26, 2009, down from last week when it averaged 4.98 percent. Last y...
03/30/2009
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Dear Homeowner, I was very sorry to hear about the possible foreclosure of your home. I'm sure this is a very unpleasant time for you. I'm sure none of it is your fault. Your friends and neighbors were on their way to becoming millionaires, on paper at least, from owning real estate. You'd have t...
03/27/2009
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Brick colonial 5 bedroom home in desirable East Glenview on tree-lined private street. This home has so much potential featuring refinished hardwood flooring in both the living and dining room, new 2nd furnace for the dual zone, and 2 fireplaces. This home is situated on a serene wooded lot and t...
03/26/2009
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Question: Can a homeowners association force unit owners to use its contractor to repair unit interior damage when the HOA is responsible for repairs? In this case, water seeped in due to failed waterproofing and damaged carpet, drywall, paint, baseboards and insulation. The HOA is paying a contr...
03/25/2009
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Hiring an attorney to negotiate a loan modification can be an expensive proposition, possibly costing thousands of dollars. It isn't something that many homeowners feel they can afford right now. When you take a closer look at the numbers, however, the cost of a loan modification compared to the ...
03/24/2009
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The advancement of technology is meant to ease the burden of everyday living by making things more efficient, accurate and less expensive but when it comes to determining the value of real estate, can technology really be better---or, take the place of a certified appraiser?In a prepared statemen...
03/23/2009
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Lovely 3 bedroom, 2bathroom home on large lot. This home features a grand living room with vaulted ceilings and wood burning fireplace. Also, an updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. This home also features oak hardwood floors throughout, ceramic tile in kitchen, l...
03/20/2009
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If there was ever a time to strike a deal on home improvement, remodeling and alteration services for the home, this is it.A semi-annual survey of 5,000 U.S. homeowners, the"Spring 2009 Remodeling Sentiment Report", from Sunnyvale, CA-based RemodelOrMove.com, reveals four times as many homeowners...
03/19/2009
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Lovely one bedroom, one bathroom condominium with private patio area and 2 parking spaces. This unit features plush carpeting throughout the living, dining, and bedroom areas, also a full updated bathroom and kitchen. Kitchen features lovely maple cabinets and newer pergo floors with eat in area ...
03/18/2009
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