News that the Treasury Department may use Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's influence on mortgage markets to push interest rates on home loans down to 4.5 percent has raised hopes for a boost in home sales but sparked debate on whether it's wise to prop up housing prices. The Wall Street Journal repor
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12/07/2008
11. By selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the spring, when many more houses are on the market for less money! 10. You can sell now for more money and we will provide for a delayed closing or extended occupancy until early next year! 9. Even though y
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12/02/2008
With the economy slowing and holidays just around the corner, many consumers may be looking to credit cards to help them get through the heavy shopping season. While that may be a good short-term solution, you want to make sure you don't overlook the long-term impact on your credit rating. After
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12/01/2008
Happy Thanksgiving - Mortgage Rates Plunge Finally, some good news for the mortgage industry! In a move to increase credit availability, the Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Banks announced that they would purchase up to $600 billion in Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS), exciting news that s
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11/26/2008
For most couples the family home is the highest valued asset they will have to divide in their divorce. Its division is usually fraught with controversy for varying reasons. It may be difficult to value, is not readily converted to cash, costs a substantial amount of money to maintain and has i
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11/24/2008
With all the bad economic news in the headlines lately, you can easily lose perspective on what's really going on in the real estate market. Here is something to keep in mind: The stock market is NOT the housing market. The Stock Market is on a whole different set of tracks and it's been in a h
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11/21/2008
Here are five common financial mistakes married women make - along with some advice on how to avoid them.1. Mistake: Handing Over the Purse Strings By not engaging in the family finances, women set themselves up for potential hardships. Many women who managed their finances perfectly well while t
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11/20/2008
Property owners need to be aware of the tax law change that will go into effect January 1, 2009. This new law changes the how one is taxed when they turn a rental property into a primary residence.Currently, if the property is sold at least 2 years after the date of the original purchase, and i
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11/18/2008
Are you or your clients looking for an earth friendly way to dispose of the clutter that's accumulated at home? Check out www.freecycle.org, to find a novel solution.Founded in 2003 in Arizona, Freecylce is a network of members who believe that perfectly usable items shouldn't just be thrown in a
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03/07/2008
A beautiful 70 degree Saturday in Denver offered a test drive for our support group. We are a group of single women homeowner's that are independent, spirited and have a can do attitude. We had agreed that if any of us had a handyman problem, particularly those just requiring more than two hands,
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03/02/2008
