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2011 

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Many customers don’t realize that closing costs are negotiable, mortgage experts tell The New York Times. “There’s a lot of room for negotiation in the costs of closing and consumers should examine every charge and not hesitate to challenge them and try to bring them down,” says Barry Zigas, dir...
01/31/2011

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Thousands of customers in Montana who owed late fees or any other charges pending at the now defunct Hollywood Video and Movie Gallery are finding it difficult to get a mortgage or finance a car. Movie Gallery, the parent company of the video rental stores and once the second-largest video rental...
01/28/2011

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Townhouse for sale in Wilmington, DE Overview Maps Photos Neighborhood $125,000 Townhouse Main Features 4 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 2000 sqftLot: 1,742 sqft Location 609 North Jackson StreetWilmington, DE 19805USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "...
01/27/2011

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1.       Opportunity Costs.  When you rent, you lose out on the chance of equity – which can mean an increase in your home’s value but, even in a down market, can also mean the chance of ever owning the place you live free and clear.2.       Income taxes.  If you earn above a certain level of inc...
01/21/2011

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Working to get your home ship-shape for showings will increase its value and shorten your sales time. 1. Have a home inspection Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. For $250 to $400, an inspector will warn you about troubles that could make potential buyers balk. Make repairs...
01/19/2011

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CLICK HERE for FREE List of Foreclosures CLICK HERE for FREE List of Foreclosures In most areas of the country, it’s the time of year where you’re making frequent visits to your heat dial, to turn it up. Many homes, both new and not-so-new, have an oil-heating system working hard on the far side ...
01/18/2011

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Foreclosures at Deep Discounts Last August, Deland, of St. Cloud, Fla., finally nabbed her dream home — a bank-owned foreclosure with three bedrooms, two baths and five acres of land for her horse — for an easy-to-take $111,900. But her closing was delayed in October after the seller, Fannie Mae...
01/18/2011

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Everyone wants to find a great travel deal, but how do you spot a travel deal from a travel scam? Since pre-payment usually is required for travel products, scam artists often concentrate on travelers. And the Internet has also provided growth opportunities for such illegal and unethical activit...
01/06/2011

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Cybercriminals are expected to target Apple products, mobile devices, and social media in the new year, according to the security firm McAfee, which recently released its “2011 Threat Predictions” report. The platforms and services most at risk are Google’s Android, Apple’s iPhone, Foursquare, Go...
01/03/2011

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The federal home loan modification program, or the Making Home Affordable Modification Program, as it is popularly known, has helped numerous struggling American homeowners to retain their at-risk homes this year. Backed by $75 billion stimulus money, this government plan is designed to provide f...
01/01/2011
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