FannieMae to pay closing cost on foreclosures Fannie Mae has announced that it will pay the closing costs on purchases of foreclosed homes in its inventory. Buyers of qualified properties will either get up to 3.5 percent in closing costs or an equal amount for the purchase of new appliances by
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01/31/2010
I have a client who recently had the interior of his house painted by an relative's friend who needed work. This "friend" painted the house but not in the color requested, didn't prepare the surface, use a primer, or tape off edges. My client has no recourse since this "painter" wasn't bonded
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01/15/2010
Somehow I missed Elvis' birthday until I was reminded by Larry Bettag's post, The King is Gone . . . Happy 75 Elvis!!!! . It's amazing to think that Elvis would have been 75 this year. He left us with a lot of great music. Here is one song, performed with a lot of passion, that I like a lot:
01/10/2010
Fireplace Safety Most of my clients wouldn't consider buying a home without a fireplace although we seldom get a chance to actually use a fireplace here in South Texas. This year is different. We have had a few nights with freezing temperatures already and are likely to have a few more before b
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01/10/2010
"Baby, it's cold outside"... protect your plants San Antonio enjoyed a mild winter last year with month after month of sunny days, high blue skies, and lovely weather. Not so this year. Like the rest of the country, we are experiencing cold weather with freezing temperatures on some nights. Ga
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01/06/2010
When Winter comes can Spring be far behind? (I love the color of robin's eggs!) photo: www.1000birds.com
01/03/2010
Great idea, Tina!I have just come across a Dear Abby column with these daily resolutions...I have printed them out and will be putting them all around my home and office. I think I will even make little handheld sheets for my kids. I feel it will be a great way to start our mornings on a positi
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01/03/2010
San Antonio Calendar of Events ~ January 4 - January 10, 2010 Art in the Garden: Featuring John Henry Visual Arts 07/16/2009 - 06/01/2010 at San Antonio Botanical Garden Culinary Delights Visual Arts - Photography, Cultural Centers - Museums 09/05/2009 - 02/21/2010 at San Antonio Museum of Art Sa
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01/02/2010
