Home Buying 101 Archive


National Mailing Scam Threatens Household Records

Thursday, January 24th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Jan. 25, 2008-The Tucson Association of Realtors® has been informed that a national company has been mailing out letters to homeowners making it seem imperative that they acquire and retain in their household records a certified copy of the deed to their house which the company will happily provide ...


How Stormy Weather Affects Home Buyers

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
By Curtis Seltzer ...


Regional Spotlight: Florida Is More than Beaches, Says FAR

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
RISMEDIA, Jan. 23, 2008-With its cosmopolitan cities, world-class beaches, golf, boating and sports, Florida offers an attractive lifestyle to buyers from around the world. ...


Big Apple Gets Bigger as Demand for Larger Apartments Grows

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
RISMEDIA, Jan. 23, 2008-The city has always been a magnet for singles who could afford the rent. In many cases, they will even double and triple up in one apartment for the privilege of living in town rather than have to commute from the environs east, west, north and south ...


The Fight for Good Credit

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Jan. 17, 2008-(MCT)-Remember trying to refinance during the real estate boom? You were lucky if your broker or lender returned your calls within two weeks. ...


Escaping the City: Seven Reasons to Buy Country Property

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
By Curtis Seltzer ...


Unraveling the Shades of Green

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Jan. 16, 2008-(MCT)-Your house may be touted as environmentally friendly -- but is it? ...


10 Reasons the South Florida Condominium Market is Hot

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Jan. 16, 2008-Sapphire Condominium along Fort Lauderdale Beach released its Top 10 Reasons to Live in a Luxury Beach Condominium in South Florida. ...


Regional Spotlight: Property Tax Relief Coming for PA Homeowners in 2008

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Jan. 16, 2008-Homeowners across Pennsylvania will receive property tax relief in 2008, thanks to gaming revenues, state Budget Secretary Michael Masch said today. He confirmed that December revenue from the state's five open casinos was transferred today to the Property Tax Relief Fund, pushing it past the $570 million ...


Give Your Clients the Real Facts

Monday, January 14th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Jan. 15, 2008-Beginning this week, the National Association of Realtors is reaching out to consumers with the facts about homeownership and the value of real estate as a long-term investment. Would-be homeowners who are uncertain about their home buying plans can learn more about the options available to them ...


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