Do you know how much home you can afford to buy? If your budget will only allow you to buy a smaller house, don't worry. Right now, it is best to prioritize your finances in buying a house. It will make you more resilient to foreclosures or any financial crisis. You can move on to a bigger hou
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12/14/2007
If you are truly serious and genuine about selling your home, than you must stay your course during the holiday seasons. Here are some further thoughts to add from my blog post yesterday on the same subject.Leave a basket of candy canes or fresh fruit (apples, oranges, etc), or a plate of cook
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12/08/2007
UNDER CONTRACT IN 3 WEEKS. IT JUST GOES TO SHOW IF YOU PRICE AND PRESENT A HOUSE RIGHT TO EVEN THE CURRENT MARKET, IT WILL SELL! THESE FOLKS ARE SO HAPPY AS AVERAGE TIME ON MARKET IN OUR AREA IS OVER 6 MONTHS. MLS #: R45082A List Price: $234,9002567 South Ox Road Edinburg, VA 22824ROOMS: 7
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12/08/2007
Can you believe it? I am almost at 20,000 points and this blog will put me over the edge! I am quickly moving on up toward page 1 of all of VA Realtors. I love this ActiveRain site and thanks to all those whom I have associated with. Thanks to all for all of your comments and your associates
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12/07/2007
Interest rates on fixed-rate home loans fell again this week on weak housing prices and consumer spending, Freddie Mac said Thursday. The government-sponsored loan buyer said the rate on a 30-year fixed-rate loan fell to an average 5.96 percent for the week ended Dec. 6. That was down from 6.10 p
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12/07/2007
December Happenings in the Shenandoah Valley.Dec . 15Winter Solstice Celebration at North Mountain Vineyards Saturday, 3-5 pm Help us celebrate and bring light into the longest night of the year by lighting the great bonfire on a late winter's afternoon. Warm yourself around the stone fire pit w
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12/07/2007
Lock That Rate December 8th, 2007 12:39 AM - Ron Stead Mortgage Bonds have been trading very favorably this week, and at some of the best levels in 2 years and mortgage rates continued to dip.As well The Feds are hinting at possible further rate reductions in an attempt to spur on the the financi
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12/07/2007
Home Selling During the Holiday Season by Ron SteadWhat do you do if you have your home "For Sale" during the holiday period from November thru January 1st when many of us find our calendars filled with obligations of the season from shopping, to entertaining, decorating the house, and so much mo
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12/07/2007
The Bush administration announced a plan that freezes interest rates for some credit-challenged homeowners who purchased their homes with sub-prime loans for a period of five years. The President also called for Federal Housing Administration reforms to lower borrowing requirements for FHA co
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12/07/2007
Your Home For Sale - Make It Shine Ron Stead - December 7th, 2007 10:28 PM When you are trying to sell your home you must take some time to make it shine. Go through each room of your home with a critical eye for detail. Start at the top and work your way down. Are the ceilings in good sh
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12/07/2007
