Low Mortgage Rates Draw Buyers, but Banks Throw Up Roadblocks
RISMEDIA, July 26, 2010—(MCT)—David Kosowski has a full-time job, a sky-high credit score, a solid debt-to-income ratio and enough cash...
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Facebook Passes 500 Million User Mark
RISMEDIA, July 26, 2010—(MCT)—Facebook Inc. recently issued its own eye-popping status update: The world's most popular social networking site had...
Blast from the Past – Vintage Appliances Add Unique Twist in Today’s Kitchens
RISMEDIA, July 24, 2010—(MCT)—Long before granite and stainless steel dominated kitchens, chrome mixed with high-gloss, playful color was the look....
Around the Home: Reduce Air Pollution while Mowing Your Lawn
RISMEDIA, July 24, 2010—(MCT)—Mowing the lawn is a weekly chore for many this time of year. What you probably don't...
Existing-Home Sales Slow in June 2010 but Remain Above Year-Ago Levels
RISMEDIA, July 23, 2010—With the scheduled closing deadline for the home buyer tax credits, existing-home sales slowed in June 2010...
Bill Would Protect Credit Scores during Mortgage Modification
RISMEDIA, July 23, 2010—(MCT)—If you are lucky enough to get your lender to modify your mortgage, you shouldn't end up...
Getaways: America’s Top 10 Sweetest Attractions
RISMEDIA, July 23, 2010—TripAdvisor, one of the world’s largest travel sites announced its list of the top ten sweetest attractions...
Single-Family Housing Starts Virtually Unchanged in June 2010
RISMEDIA, July 22, 2010—Single-family housing starts were virtually unchanged from the previous month at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of...
Take Advantage of Your Open House – How to Ask for the Appointment
RISMEDIA, July 22, 2010—Holding open houses is a valid type of prospecting in any market. The key to having a...
Obama Administration Housing Scorecard Shows Continued Increase in Home Affordability, Neighborhood Stabilization
RISMEDIA, July 22, 2010—The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury recently...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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