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2012
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The Russell Library In Middletown, CT Book Sale is always very well attended. In fact they are so popular that the Russell Library has been holding one every month for the last several months. There wasn't much notice for this one, the signs just went up this week, and the book sale is tomorr...
08/09/2012
Even though American Homebuyers are being slow to take advantage of record low interest rates, and falling home prices, Foreign Investors are not. This is because United States Real Estate is looked upon by the rest of the world as a safe investment, especially when compared to what is happening...
08/08/2012
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Our local Elks Club here in Middletown CT is a very active club. The Middletown Elks Club holds several events throughout the year for their members. Some of the events at The Middletown Elks Club throughout The year are dances, dinners, and bingo nights to just mention a few. The Middletow...
08/07/2012
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These days many of the FHA Borrowers that I work with require Sellers to pay most of their Closing Costs, so I need to be on top of what the FHA Guideline On Seller Paid Closing Costs are. The FHA Guideline On Seller Paid Closing Costs are very specific, but could cause some last minute surprises...
08/06/2012
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There are many Farmers Markets throughout Connecticut, but non more unique than the North End Farmers Market at the corner of Main & Liberty Streets in Downtown Middletown. The North End Farmers Market In Middletown, CT is only on Friday's and between the hours of 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M, so y...
08/05/2012
New Refinance Proposal For Underwater Homeowners. It is not a secret to anyone that many properties today are worth less than the mortgage on the property, this is referred to as being underwater. Homeowner who own these properties would like to refinance to be able to take advantage of the un...
08/04/2012
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New Servcing Laws Being Introduced in Hawaii. Hawaii recently passed three new laws for Mortgage Servicing and Mortgage Origination that may be the start of setting a direction for other States. I am always skeptical about new laws, many times their purpose is more about creating new revenues t...
08/03/2012
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The 4-H Fair is going to be held at the Durham Fair Grounds this coming weekend. This is a great opportunity for the whole family to do something together. I don't know if you have ever been to a 4-H Fair, but there is something of interest for everyone in the family. I don't think that peopl...
08/02/2012
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The Closing is over, and everyone is happy, but it is not the end of the home ownership process, nor is it the end of my involvement with my Borrowers. In many ways this is the start of what I will be doing for them in what I refer to as The Post Closing Years. This is the start of me being the...
08/01/2012