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September 2011 - Posts

Sunday, September 25, 2011 5:34 PM

The 3 men who pulled down Wall Street...

The 3 men who pulled down Wall Street... Be sure to read the "where they are now" at the end !! Here's a quick look into the three former Fannie Mae executives who brought down Wall Street. Franklin Raines was a Chairman and Chief Executive
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Sunday, September 25, 2011 4:58 PM

10 States With the Highest Foreclosure Rates

For the 56th straight month, Nevada continued to have the highest foreclosure rate in the country, where one in every 118 homes received a foreclosure filing during August, according to the latest figures from RealtyTrac. Nationally, 1 in every 570 households
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Sunday, September 25, 2011 3:21 PM

Rent/Lease Reduced on 117 TIMBER RIDGE DR in Timber Ridge

Timber Ridge, Brunswick - Announcing a rent/lease reduction on 117 TIMBER RIDGE DR, a 1,870 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now $1,100 Monthly - Central location. Property information
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Sunday, September 25, 2011 2:58 PM

How Much Longer Will Housing Remain Sluggish?

The weak U.S. economy will likely dampen the housing market until 2015, according to a new survey of economists, analysts, and real estate professionals. Home prices are expected to grow only slightly at 1.1 percent annually through 2015, the survey by
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Sunday, September 25, 2011 2:32 PM

Hooray for Florida ! !

Great going, Florida . You set the stage for the other 49 States to join! Kudos to Republican Governor Rick Scott for having the correctness and guts to move forward on this critical issue ! Hooray for Florida ! ! I-95 will be jammed for the next month
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Sunday, September 25, 2011 2:12 PM

Mortgage Rates Remain at Record Lows

--> The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage reached a new record low of 3.29 percent this week, as 30-year mortgage rates remained at the record low it reached last week, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. Here’s a closer look at
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Sunday, September 25, 2011 1:25 PM

Housing market is good (or great!) for buyers right

In most parts of the country, the housing market is good (or great!) for buyers right now - interest rates are bizarrely low, lots of inventory means lots to choose from, and the cost of renting has increased in a lot of markets. But just because the
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011 11:57 AM

Price Reduced on 28 Hardwood Circle in Hardwood Forest

Hardwood Forest, Brunswick - Announcing a price reduction on 28 Hardwood Circle, a 3,185 sq. ft., 3 bath, 5 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $239,000 - Low price for the size. Property information
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011 11:54 AM

Top 7 Healthiest Cities

--> Forbes reveals the healthiest cities, taking into account such factors as clean air quality, residents’ health, and a community’s promotion of exercise and healthy living. Here are the top seven cities to make its “healthy cities”
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011 11:52 AM

Underwater Borrowers Hold Back Sales

Declines in home values have pushed a high number of home owners to be “underwater,” in which borrowers owe more on their properties than they are current worth, and it’s hampering home sales, according to new data by CoreLogic. About
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011 11:43 AM

Actual question given on a University of Arizona chemistry mid term and an actual answer

The following is an actual question given on a University of Arizona chemistry mid term , and an actual answer turned in by a student. The answer by one student was so 'profound' that the professor shared it with colleagues, via the Internet,
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011 11:35 AM

Do the rich pay lower rates than their secretaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama makes it sound as if there are millionaires all over America paying taxes at lower rates than their secretaries. "Middle-class families shouldn't pay higher taxes than millionaires and billionaires,"
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Monday, September 19, 2011 2:12 PM

Sellers Say Their Homes Are Worth More

Seventy-five percent of home owners say their homes are worth more than the recommended listing price, according to real estate professionals recently surveyed by HomeGain. On the other hand, 68 percent of home buyers say homes are overpriced. However,
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Monday, September 19, 2011 2:09 PM

Big Savings for Buyers: Rates Reach New Record-Lows

For the second straight week, mortgage rates reached another milestone, with 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages hitting record lows again, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. "Continued investor concerns over the state
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Saturday, September 17, 2011 1:58 PM

Rent/Lease Reduced on 129 Colonial Way in Helveston Oaks

Helveston Oaks, Brunswick - Announcing a rent/lease reduction on 129 Colonial Way, a 1,950 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now $1,000 USD Monthly - Great value. Property information
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Monday, September 05, 2011 4:38 PM

Most Efficient’ Labels Debut for Appliances

--> The Energy Star program has been criticized for allowing too many home appliances to carry the energy efficiency label. So now the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy, which jointly run Energy Star, are announcing a new label—"most
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Monday, September 05, 2011 4:36 PM

More Banks Offer Incentives to Unload REOs

--> Banks facing high inventories of REOs are turning to financial incentives in the hopes of accelerating sales of these often vacant, deteriorating properties. For example, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are trying to liquidate its REOs, the National Mortgage
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Monday, September 05, 2011 4:32 PM

More Americans Embrace Smartphones

--> About 35 percent of Americans aged 13 and older who use mobile devices now have a smartphone, according to new data by market analysis firm ComScore. The number of people who have smartphones increased 10 percent in July to 82.2 million people. And
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Monday, September 05, 2011 4:27 PM

Gov’t Criticizes Banks for Failing More Home Owners

Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase, two of the country’s largest lenders, are not doing enough to help home owners avoid foreclosure, the Treasury Department said Thursday. Many home owners who have been eligible for loan modifications have been
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Monday, September 05, 2011 4:24 PM

Mortgage Rates Hover Around Record Lows

--> Mortgage rates this week are averaging at or near historic lows, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. "Weaker economic data reports eased upward pressure on mortgage rates this week and kept them at or near all-time record
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Monday, September 05, 2011 4:22 PM

Foreclosure Delays Reach New Records

--> Delinquent home owners are living in their homes longer, rent-free. Home owners with a loan in foreclosure haven’t made a payment, on average, for 20 months or 599 days--a new record, according to new data by Lender Processing Services Inc.
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