Taking This Class Could Save You Thousands On Your Next Mortgage
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Would you go to a housing counseling education program if it would save you nearly $10,000 over the life of your mortgage? The Federal Housing Administration is betting you would. It’s proposing a new program that would discount mortgage insurance premiums for homeowners who agree to undergo housing… Read More
Most States Face Long-Term Affordability Crisis
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From the National Association of Realtors desk: DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2014 Thirty-two states and the District of Columbia are at risk of long-term home affordability problems and housing shortages if lackluster levels of new-home construction don’t catch up to the strong pace of job growth,… Read More
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL THE AMAZING DAD’S IN OUR LIVES! WHERE WOULD WE BE WITHOUT YOU…THANKS GUYS!… Read More
WHEN CONDO PIPES BURST, WHO PAYS?
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When a water pipe bursts in your condo, does the association pay to fix it or do you? Our community living expert, Richard Thompson, tackles the question. Ask the HOA Expert Question: We had a water pipe break in a common wall which flooded two units. The HOA… Read More
THE IMPORTANCE OF A DISASTER PLAN
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THE IMPORTANCE OF A DISASTER PLAN Written by Laura Rossinow, Broker, REALTOR®, Keller Williams Realty Do you know what you would do if a natural disaster happened? Do you have a basic escape plan if your home had a fire? I remember when my son was in 3rd grade; he… Read More
Bank of America Retreats From Affordable Loan Program
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By Deirdre Fernandes | GLOBE STAFF JUNE 04, 2014 Bank of America, the largest bank in Massachusetts, has pulled out of one of the state’s leading first-time homebuyer programs, a move that will make it harder for low-income and minority borrowers to get home loans, according to housing advocates. Instead… Read More
NEW CONSTRUCTION PUNCH LISTS THAT NEVER GET FINISHED
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Photo by Laura Rossinow/ 2011 Written by Laura S. Rossinow, Broker/ Agent, Keller Williams Realty As a human race, we are always attracted to the new, the shiny and the beautiful to reel us in to want to look, to touch and ultimately to own. Why should… Read More
Remembering Those Who Died Protecting Their Beloved USA
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Written by Laura S Rossinow, Broker/ Agent, Keller Williams Realty Memorial Day is celebrated in many ways in the United States as the date marks the start of the summer, preparation for a big shopping day/weekend or hanging out with friends and family breaking out the barbeque. Memorial… Read More
THE IMPORTANCE OF SELLERS DISCLOSURES
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Written by Blanche Evans on Thursday, 15 May 2014 12:45 pm State and federal laws are strict in requiring sellers to tell what they know about the condition of their homes that isn’t obvious or discernable to potential buyers. Buyers can’t see behind walls or under houses, so… Read More
Using Home Equity Lines To Pay Off Debts: Pros and Cons
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Laura S. Rossinow, Broker/ Agent, Keller Williams Realty, Newton Highlands, MA Should you use a home equity line or loan to pay off your outstanding credit card bills or other debt? Maybe. But before you borrow, consider the pros and… Read More