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The Eight Documents You’ll Need to Get a Mortgage Approved

RISMEDIA, Sept. 28, 2007-Getting a mortgage home loan might seem like a tedious process, but if you do your part to look good on paper, you can increase your eligibility for the best interest rates (https://www.informars.com/equifax/). Financial institutions primarily consider three main areas in determining who is eligible for a ...


Six Low-cost Interior Touch-ups for Apartment Renters

By Ruth Mantell, MarketWatch ...


Study Says: Global Van Lines, Mayflower Transit and Two Men and a Truck Rank Highest in Customer Satisfaction

RISMEDIA, Sept. 26, 2007- J.D. Power and Associates released its 2007 Full-Service Moving Company Customer Satisfaction StudySM this week. Global Van Lines ranks highest for long distance moves, while Mayflower Transit ranks highest for local moves in the Northeast, South and West regions and Two Men and a Truck ranks ...


10 Ways to Protect Your Relationship When Buying a Home

By Connie De Groot ...


How to Protect Your Relationship When Buying a Home

By Connie De Groot ...


Real Estate 2.0: Sites Allow Users to Exchange Information about Houses

RISMEDIA, Sept. 18, 2007-(MCT)-It used to be you went to online real estate sites in search of pictures and information about homes for sale. Then came virtual tours, aerial maps, and easy access to data about comparable sales. Now comes a slew of sites encouraging you to chat about real ...


The Kitchen Goes on a Diet As Homeowners Trim Budgets

By June Fletcher ...


Despite Public Perception, Mortgages are Still Attainable

RISMEDIA, Sept. 12, 2007-(MCT)-Easy credit...no money down...bad credit OK...no income verification. Those come-ons for home loans were common just a few years ago, as numerous lenders tried to cash in on the home buying frenzy and the impossible hype that house values would rise higher and higher each year without ...


What to Do about an Eyesore Development Going in Next Door

By Lew Sichelman ...


Want a Car with That Home? It’s Yours in Buyer’s Market

RISMEDIA, September 10, 2007--(MCT)--Atlanta-area househunters Kendrick and Shaquita Gatewood have been courted with car leases, feted with furniture and tempted with tile. A health care worker and a teacher with secure incomes and down payment money, the couple are the toast of the Douglas County real estate market, where they ...


Paying for a Home Inspection Now Could Avoid Headaches Later, Author Says

RISMEDIA, August 31, 2007--Despite the downturn in the housing market, millions of homes will still be bought and sold. At a time when price negotiations have become more vigorous, many buyers and sellers neglect one important element that could cost them thousands of dollars: the home inspection. ...


Poll Finds Most Employees Feel Appreciated at Work

RISMEDIA, August 31, 2007--(MCT)--Maybe the griping is as bad as ever where you work, but a survey of employees done for Adecco, the staffing company whose U.S. headquarters is in Melville, finds that most American workers feel appreciated by their employers. ...


What to Do When You’ve Been Turned Down for a Mortgage

RISMEDIA, August 30, 2007- (Bankrate.com)--A common nightmare keeps most first-time home buyers awake at night: What if I get turned down for my mortgage loan? While it is natural to fret about this worst-case scenario, the chances of it actually happening are quite slim given the popularity of preapproval and ...


Tips to Protect Yourself and Your Home When Applying for a Mortgage

RISMEDIA, August 29, 2007-Many homeowners who were forced into foreclosure didn't fully understand their mortgage. Don't make this mistake. Many loan officers fail to disclose all aspects of the loan and closing cost; spending the extra 20 minutes asking these questions can mean the difference of keeping your home or ...


Buyer Beware: Mortgages Application Can Bring Unwanted Calls, Thieves

RISMEDIA, August 28, 2007-All Erica Bradshaw really wanted was a house. But when she applied for a 30-year mortgage to purchase a home in downtown Orlando this year, it didn't take long before she was deluged with other credit offers. ...



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