Freddie Mac announced that the Freddie Mac Flex Modification foreclosure prevention program will replace the Home Affordable Modification Program or HAMP that expires at the end of 2016. Both programs were designed to assist at-risk families reduce their monthly mortgage payments. See details her
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12/20/2016
Finding good players is easy. Getting them to play as a team is another story. Casey Stengel
12/20/2016
Many first-time home-buyers receive down payment the help of a family member or close friend, but many do not realize there are specific guidelines they must follow for a home purchase to avoid trouble in the future. See details here Down payment present? Be careful
12/19/2016
Smaller homes have seen significant price growth over larger ones, and that means some homeowners may be sitting on a lot of equity - a lot more than they might realize. With rates on mortgages still low by historical standards but anticipated to edge up soon, homeowners with equity in their curr
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12/19/2016
As we all look for ways to reduce our energy consumption, an increasing amount of homeowners are turning to Solar. With its improved technology and affordability it is quickly becoming a viable option. In this month’s Item of Value you will find some great information on the cost, benefits and
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12/19/2016
The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places. Ernest Hemingway
12/19/2016
Think you're considering bringing home a furry member of the family this holiday season? Ensure that you have the time, energy and space to give to a pet before deciding to adopt. See suggestions here Thinking about bringing a pet home for the holidays?
12/18/2016
In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on. Robert Frost
12/18/2016
Ask any homeowner what they’d like to improve about their property, and a likely response is incorporating a utility room. The stark reality of all too many homes is an overflowing laundry basket in the kitchen, assorted linen drying on the radiators, and never being able to find a pair of socks
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12/17/2016
Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open. John Barrymore
12/17/2016
