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Today's Real Estate News and Advice
Updated: September 24, 2003
Rental Concessions Landlords May Consider
Here's an insider's look at what deals may be available if you are
a renter looking to save cash on your next lease. Broderick Perkins reports.
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Massachusetts Towns Report Mixed Markets
Massachusetts towns as diverse as Newburyport, Vineyard Haven, and
Somerville are reporting mixed housing markets.
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Sharon Osbourne Teams With Realty Times To Help Homeless Family
The Kamstra family's bravery in the face of job loss, home loss and
separation has touched the hearts of the nation. The Sharon Osbourne Show and Realty
Times have teamed to provide a home for the homeless family.
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Canadians Discover Hot Springs
As Canadian healthcare systems fail, freshwater hot springs may
become even more important to our daily well-being. You might even consider
moving near a hot spring if you suffer a chronic condition. PJ Wade introduces
us to Harrison Hot Springs as one healthy housing alternative.
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Homeowner Beware
Hurricane Isabel has trampled several states, but should victims
file insurance claims? Peter G. Miller suggests there may be good reasons for
homeowners to generally avoid claims, even when damage is clearly covered.
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Tips For Adjusting To A New Mortgage Payment
Once you buy a home there are improvements to be made, maintenance
projects, furnishings, decorating, property taxes, insurance - the list goes
on. But with proper budgeting and patience, you can adjust to your new mortgage
payment and take care of all the extras. Michele Dawson explains.
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Once More, With Feeling
I got an email from someone who was upset that his mortgage broker
couldn't honor his lock because the lock expired before he could get the loan
to closing. While interest rates had zoomed to the mid 6's in late July, his
locked rate was in the low 5% range. What options is he now faced with?
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Remodeling? Do You Have a New Dog? New Computer? You May Need Extra Insurance
As a homeowner bracing to pay an average of eight percent more for
homeowners insurance next year, you might be looking for ways to reduce your
premium. But it's also important to make sure you understand what's covered
under your standard policy. Michelle Dawson reports.
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Dogs And Fences: An Architectural Dilemma
We have a dog that will need to be contained when we move into a
Homeowners Association. However, we have been advised that the architectural
guidelines limit the type of fence to one that will not adequately restrain our
German Shephard. Do you think we have a valid case for requesting an exception
to the fence height/type restriction?
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Atlanta's Buckhead Neighborhood Offers Buyers Bargains In Full
Like other areas of Atlanta, Georgia, Buckhead, the neighborhood
made famous by Tom Wolfe's "A Man In Full," is in a buyer's market, but bucking
the trend, say local Realtors.
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National Survey Reports Appraisers Frequently "Pressured" To Raise Valuations
Appraisers say they are routinely pressured by lenders, mortgage
brokers and realty agents to "hit the number" needed to close the mortgage or
sales transaction. Three out of four appraisers in a
statistically-representative national sampling say they have been pressured by
mortgage brokers during the past 12 months.
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Vancouver Realtors Report Brisk Entry-Level Housing Market
Vancouver, British Columbia Realtors say that the area is becoming
more affordable thanks to historically low interest rates, but sales are brisk
at the entry level.
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Capital Gains: Two-Year Rule Revisited
If I have purchased a property (my primary residence) in 2002 and
want to sell in 2003, will I have to pay capital gains? I have heard mixed
reports on the two-year live in rule. Can you please clarify? M. Anthony Carr
has the answers to this and other popular questions relating to Capital Gains.
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Mortgage Rates Plummet Over The Last Two Weeks
In Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30-year
fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.01 percent, with an average 0.5 point, for
the week ending September 19, 2003, down from 6.16 percent last week. Last year
at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.05 percent.
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Negotiating Refinanced Mortgages Just Got Tougher
Interest rates are up, refinance mortgages are down, but that
doesn't mean you can push mortgage brokers and lenders around. Broderick
Perkins reports.
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Let The Sun Shine In
Some people are unfair to psoriasis sufferers. This non-contagious
illness needs to be better understood. Stuart Lieberman discusses some of the
issues surrounding the illness and potential ways to treat it.
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