The First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit – A Consumer’s Point of View
RISMEDIA, November 11, 2009—Like many first-time homebuyers across the country, Jen Bond and Matt Huisking were motivated to get off...
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Are Short Sales Really the Next Big Thing?
RISMEDIA, November 11, 2009—If you believe the hype, it appears that the next phase of the housing market recovery is...
Neighborhood Crime Rates May Dictate Where Renters Choose to Live
RISMEDIA, November 11, 2009—Renters seek a safe haven when searching for an apartment. According to a national Apartments.com survey, 96%...
Understanding Home Owners Association Fees
“The Home Owners Association fee is too high!” RISMEDIA, November 10, 2009—That is one of the most common objections to...
Easy Tips for Eating Well on a Budget
RISMEDIA, November 10, 2009—In a tough economic environment, eating well on a budget can be challenging. Tempting low-cost, high-calorie comfort...
Consumers Pay off Debt for Record 8th Straight Month
RISMEDIA, November 10, 2009—(MCT)-Outstanding consumer credit fell at a 7.2% annual rate in September 2009, the eighth consecutive decline, the...
Negative Equity Falls in Third Quarter, Home Values Show Short-Term Stabilization
RISMEDIA, November 14, 2009—The percent of American single-family homes with mortgages in negative equity fell to 21% in the third...
Expanded Version of Tax Credit Will Allow More Homebuyers to Qualify
RISMEDIA, November 9, 2009—President Obama recently signed an expanded version of the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit that was set...
10 Ways to Take Control of Your Health
RISMEDIA, November 9, 2009—(MCT)—If you're ready to take control of your health, start by washing your hands for 15 to...
Home Buying 101: College Towns are Undiscovered, Affordable and Stable Markets for Homebuyers
RISMEDIA, December 7, 2009—Every fall, college football fans feel nostalgic for the tradition, lifestyle and spirit of their college towns...
Frozen Lockboxes: Tools and Strategies for Deicing Before a Showing
A truly blistering winter can freeze up locks, both lockboxes and locks on the doors themselves, so it can pay off to have a fast-acting solution. Read more.
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