Consumer News and Advice Archive


Expanded Version of Tax Credit Will Allow More Homebuyers to Qualify

Sunday, November 8th, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 9, 2009—President Obama recently signed an expanded version of the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit that was set to expire on November 30.
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Stage Your Home for Under $1,000

Thursday, November 5th, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 6, 2009—(MCT)—Staging a home for sale can set it apart from the competition and make it inviting to the greatest number of buyers. Kiplinger's Personal Finance has these suggestions for staging your home for less than $1,000:  ...
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Consumers Would Rather Make Their Homes Prettier than Energy-Efficient, According to Energy Pulse Survey

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 4, 2009—A new national survey recently released finds Americans once again prefer aesthetic home improvements–a refinished kitchen
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Coming Together to Rebuild and Restore – How Two Companies are Bringing Hope to America’s Home Buyers

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 3, 2009—We’ve heard a lot about the ‘perfect storm’ over the past year—appreciating home prices, plus loans gone bad, plus unemployment equals a devastating downturn for real estate. But there’s another perfect storm you should know about: distressed properties, plus a growing pool of buyers, plus HUD’s FHA 203k program equals increased homeownership and brand-new business for Realtors. To spread the word about 203k—an FHA loan that enables home buyers to purchase and renovate properties—
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In Tough Economic Times, More Homeowners Look to Roommates to Help Make Ends Meet

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 3, 2009—(MCT)—Last year, Lori Gordon lost half her nest egg but gained a new friend about half her age. That would be Brooke Thalacker,
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Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension Crucial, Say Local Real Estate Professionals

Sunday, November 1st, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 2, 2009—(MCT)—Local real estate professionals hear a clock ticking, and they're sure it's wired to the economy. The federal government's
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CAR Reports September Home Sales Increased 2.1 Percent; Median Home Price Declined 7.3 Percent

Sunday, November 1st, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 2, 2009—Home sales increased 2.1% in September 2009 in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price
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Administration Calls on Congress to Approve Key Housing Measures

Saturday, October 31st, 2009
RISMEDIA, October 31, 2009—Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan called on Congress to approve three important measures
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Social Security 101 – Make Your Choice Wisely

Saturday, October 31st, 2009
RISMEDIA, October 31, 2009—(MCT)—Many Americans take Social Security early, at age 62, because they really need it. They're in poor health
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