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Before You Flip, Get a Grip: Flipping Foreclosures Are Easier Said Than Done

Monday, July 16th, 2007

RISMEDIA, July 17 2007—(MCT)—Across America and the Carolinas, the rate of home foreclosures has been rising. For many homeowners, too-good-to-be-true loans and all too easy access to credit have shattered the American dream. But their misfortune could be your economic windfall, provided you have some real estate savvy. ...

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Facing up to Mortgage Shortfalls

Monday, July 16th, 2007

RISMEDIA, July 17 2007—(MCT)—Hiding out won't help. In fact, it's the single worst thing you can do if you're having difficulty meeting your mortgage payment. ...

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Hot Housing Market Means More Need for Yard, Garden Work

Friday, July 13th, 2007

RISMEDIA, July 16, 2007—(MCT)--Eileen N. Fanning can tell when new homeowners are shopping at her Pamelia garden center in Watertown, New York, by the items they choose. Hardwoods, shrubs, mulch, topsoil, stone, large trees and evergreens are ever popular. ...

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HUD Releases Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure

Thursday, July 12th, 2007

RISMEDIA, July 13, 2007—The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its top 10 tips for homeowners who are facing foreclosure. ...

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Protecting Passwords

Thursday, July 12th, 2007

By Paola Singer, The Wall Street Journal ...

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Survey Shows Teens’ Risky Driving Habits Include Text Messaging Behind the Wheel

Thursday, July 12th, 2007

RISMEDIA, July 13, 2007—An alarmingly high number of teen drivers are engaging in some very risky behavior while they are driving including sending and reading text messages, according to new survey research by AAA and Seventeen magazine. ...

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Making a Splash: Waterfront Homes across the Country

Wednesday, July 11th, 2007

RISMEDIA, July 12, 2007—If you’ve dreamed of living on the water with spectacular views of the river, lake or ocean, Move, Inc. may make your real estate search a breeze in this week’s Trend Spot http://www.move.com/l/1 featuring waterfront homes across the nation. ...

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