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BANK FAILURE SCAM!
16 November, 2009| Mortgage & Finance, Safety & Security, Education
FDIC Warns Against Fake Bank Failure ScamSource: www.ConsumerAffairs.com E-mail claims that reader's bank has been seized. It's all too easy to believe these days that your bank has... read more
Fed: banks need customer consent on overdraft fees
12 November, 2009| Mortgage & Finance, General, Education
New Fed rule will bar banks from charging overdraft fees without customer consent By Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer On 4:02 pm EST, Thursday November 12, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) -... read more
Extension AND Expansion of the Tax Credit for Home...
10 November, 2009| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, Education
Last week, the U.S. Senate and House passed legislation that included an extension and expansion of the tax credit for homebuyers. President Obama signed the bill into law at the end of the week. Th... read more
$8,000 HOMEBUYERS TAX CREDIT EXTENDED & EXPANDS TO...
10 November, 2009| Education
  President Obama signed an extension and expansion of the first-time homebuyers tax credit on Friday, November 6, 2009. The $8,000 credit was scheduled to lapse on Dec. 1 but will now be in ef... read more
Am I better off selling my home now or later?
10 November, 2009| Home Selling, General, Education
Am I better off selling my home now or later?  The answer to that question is it depends on two things: first, do you need to sell now and second, what is the statistics for your n... read more
Home is Where the Germs Are
9 November, 2009| General, Education
I received a enewsletter from This Old House Magazine on how to battle the flu season at home (read article here) It got me thinking that it is true that our health can begin at home. I remember... read more
FIND EXTRA MONEY JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
9 November, 2009| Mortgage & Finance, General, Education
Find $1,000 by the HolidaysErin Burt For Kipplinger.comFriday, October 9, 2009 Ready or not, the holidays are coming. With American pocketbooks and investment accounts under pressure... read more
Frequently Asked Questions About The $8,000 Tax Cr...
5 November, 2009| Education
Who can qualify for the $8000 Tax Credit?Anyone who is a first time homebuyer may qualify for the tax credit. In order to be considered a first time homebuyer, the purchaser or his/her sppouse may hav... read more
It's RUDE to ask for MY Paycheck!
4 November, 2009| Home Buying, Home Selling, Education
Well, the time has come for me to have to tackle this topic again unfortunately!  With there being so much information and so many "informed" real estate savvy buyers and sellers out there, this... read more
On the Rise!
4 November, 2009| Mortgage & Finance, Education
The Commerce Department reported the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the 3rd Quarter. GDP rose by 3.5% for the first gain in a year and the strongest reading in two years. Hopefully this will continu... read more
October Newsletter Housing Trends
3 November, 2009| Home Values & Recent Sales, General, Education
<strong><h3>OCTOBER-2009 Newsletter Housing Trends eNewsletter</h3></strong>Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter. This eNewsletter is specially designed for y... read more
How Will the Recession Turn Around?
2 November, 2009| Housing Market, Mortgage & Finance, Education
Many interrelated economic forces will have to reverse directions for the US economy to prosper. -Businesses must make profits.-Consumers must spend.-Financial, credit systems must operate normally.-H... read more
Want to Sell Carbon Credits?
1 November, 2009| Green Living, Education
Greenhouse gas regulation may offer rural land owners a new source of income! Selling carbon credits to companies that emit more gases than allowed by law. A few things may make rural land eligible to... read more
How to Get Your Home Ready for Winter
30 October, 2009| Green Living, General, Education
How to Get Your Home Ready for Winter Whether your winters are severe with snow and ice or just cooler with rain and wind, fall is a great time to ensure your home will keep you snug and sa... read more
Senators agree to extend homebuyer tax credit
28 October, 2009| Home Buying, Relocation & Newcomer, Education
By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER Associated Press Writer © 2009 The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2009, 5:08PM WASHINGTON — Senators agreed Wednesday to extend a popular tax credit for first-time homebuyers and to... read more