Posted January 21, 2008 - 14:24 by Myscha Theriault
Green Living, Real Estate and Housing
I like to do my ecological part. I’m no eco-goddess, mind you. I don’t necessarily research the recycled packaging content of my bagged flour purchases, nor have much of a care whether the fabric in my T-shirt is organically grown. But my husband and I each implement more than our fair share of active, conscientious strategies to support the well being of the world we live in. This month however, a situation arose which will impact several of those efforts, at least for the short term.
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Posted January 13, 2008 - 14:29 by Xin Lu
Consumer Affairs, Real Estate and Housing
Have you seen homes in your neighborhood sell for unreasonable prices and quickly end up in foreclosure? If this is a common occurence then perhaps there is a ring of thieves committing mortgage fraud near you. Learn about mortgage fraud, and some egregious examples of people who indulged in what the FBI calls "the fastest growing white collar crime in America".
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Posted December 4, 2007 - 04:33 by Philip Brewer
Real Estate and Housing
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson gave a speech yesterday, talking about the administration's plan to "address the challenges" of the housing market downturn and related credit squeeze. Part of their plan is to freeze the low teaser rate on the mortgages of people who have been making their mortgage payments okay, but who would face foreclosure if the rate went up. If you have a mortgage with one of those low teaser rates, you might be interested to know how to keep that lower rate--perhaps even get it back, if it has already reset.
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Posted December 1, 2007 - 13:22 by Philip Brewer
Real Estate and Housing
Because homeowners are also voters, and because the subprime lending crisis threatens the whole economy, the federal government is trying to come up with ways to head off a massive foreclosure crisis. Last week the treasury secretary was meeting with lenders, trying to negotiate a change in the rules.
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Posted November 19, 2007 - 10:04 by Myscha Theriault
DIY, Real Estate and Housing
When I first starting putting this article together, it was to show how people could get the popular “loft” look at home for lots less. As I kept delving however, I realized there was also a whole other way to look at it. The loft look itself can also cost a lot less overall than other popular design trends. I’ve broken things down into four major categories, each with supporting strategies and suggestions, that can save you money and move you further along your desired financial path.
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Posted November 18, 2007 - 17:57 by Sarah Baughman
Real Estate and Housing
What lessons can future homeowners take away from today's "mortgage crisis?"
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Posted November 16, 2007 - 12:14 by Myscha Theriault
Real Estate and Housing, DIY
We’ve all been there at one time or another. Living in a not so glamorous place can be a choice, a necessity, or for some, an investment opportunity. If you’re currently residing in budget accommodations that are well, a bit dumpy, here is a list of affordable strategies you can put to work this weekend, no matter what your budget.
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Posted November 4, 2007 - 04:14 by Myscha Theriault
Real Estate and Housing
While living in a smaller space can be a great way to simplify your life and reduce overhead costs, the process of reducing and cramming our worldly possessions into drastically reduced square footage allotments can be frustrating to say the least. Following are twelve suggestions to help you succeed with small space living.
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Posted October 2, 2007 - 16:16 by Nora Dunn
Real Estate and Housing
A senior citizen who owns a house outright but doesn't otherwise have two pennies to rub together (or who faces a financial crisis they can't afford) does have an option for accessing the equity in their home without having to sell their house or otherwise uproot themselves unwillingly. The tool in such a scenario is called a Reverse Mortgage.
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Posted September 26, 2007 - 12:00 by Julie Rains
Real Estate and Housing
A tip from Eric Fedewa sparked a discussion between Wise Bread bloggers (Andrea Dickson and me). He brought a new financial term (front-loading) to our attention that indicates how interest on fixed rate mortgage loans is heavier in the beginning of a term. Our exchanges focused on the front-load concept.
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