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2008
What will it take to get consumers off the sidelines to buy more houses and help stimulate the economy? How about a mortgage at a 2.99 percent fixed rate for 30 years for anyone who purchases a home before July 1? Or how about a non-repayable federal tax credit of 10 percent of the home price up ...
11/21/2008
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During his campaign for the presidency, Barack Obama explained where he stands on many of the economic issues that matter most to Americans. On foreclosures, Obama wants the government to step in to help homeowners facing foreclosure. - Allow troubled homeowners to refinance to a loan insured by ...
11/20/2008
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Sales of existing homes rose in September, but prices continued to drop, according to the latest reading on the battered housing market by the National Association of Realtors. The report shows sales by homeowners jumped in September to an annual pace of 5.18 million, up 1.4% from a year ago. It ...
11/07/2008
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There are a lot of misconceptions about environmentally friendly ways to save money, and Money Editor Stacy Johnson busts some of those myths in this short video (runs 1:24)… ****************************************************************************************** Best Buyer’s Broker Realty ...
11/07/2008
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Housing is at the root of the financial crisis, and preventing foreclosures could bring a double-barreled benefit. It would allow families to remain in their homes and could also help keep the housing market from spiraling out of control. The more foreclosed homes that get dumped on the market, t...
11/05/2008
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Credit standards have been getting tighter all year, reducing the number of people who qualify for loans. It's hard to quantify how many people have been disqualified because of stricter lending standards, but mortgages are still available despite all the hoopla about the credit crunch. Qualified...
11/05/2008
