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The paper said "diamond in the rough." Which means either it needs lots of work or perhaps just a little TLC. But exactly how "rough" can a house be before a lender decides the collateral is not healthy enough to issue a mortgage? And what happens if you want the seller to fix...
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The age and condition of windows should be part of any home-buying decision.
If the windows are new and fit in with the look and age of the house, then check it off your list of concerns and move on.
If the windows are old and need to be refurbished to make them work...
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Last year was a record year for bankruptcies. Delinquent payments on mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, reveal a coming wave of foreclosures on the horizon.
There’s opportunity now for investors to step in and benefit from these properties...
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As you embark on your venture to buy a home, one of the first decisions to make is whether to buy new or purchase an existing home. Each choice has its advantages, and there is no single answer which works for everyone.
You may be drawn to the shiny new, energy-efficient...
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The age of the penny-pinching retiree is ending. There are still some skinflints moving to Florida, Arizona and other warmer climbs to live out their remaining years. But more and more retirees are spending big money on their houses.
"Everyone wants bigger, and they want...
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What style of home do most Americans prefer and how big should it be? The National Association of Home Builders asked that question and got some answers. In a recently published survey, "What 21st Century Home Buyers Want," the NAHB asked thousands of recent or potential...
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