RADON AWARENESS

Posted OnJun 26, 2014
Written by Laura S. Rossinow, Broker/Agent, Kelller Williams Realty, NRPP Certified Measurement Provider 107121 RT To be aware of the dangers of radon is to educate yourself and those you care about. Radon for most people is an intangible and when asked what radon is, will not know. Radon is dangerous, radon has been proven
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Consumer Watchdog Warns: Mortgages and Retirement Don’t Mix

Posted OnJun 25, 2014
A growing number of retired Americans have more mortgage debt, less affordable loans and are at a greater risk of foreclosure than prior generations, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said in a new report. What’s the big deal about having a mortgage during retirement? Income typically falls during retirement, so you have less money to
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Taking This Class Could Save You Thousands On Your Next Mortgage

Posted OnJun 18, 2014
Would you go to a housing counseling education program if it would save you nearly $10,000 over the life of your mortgage? The Federal Housing Administration is betting you would. It’s proposing a new program that would discount mortgage insurance premiums for homeowners who agree to undergo housing counseling before getting an FHA mortgage. Lenders
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Most States Face Long-Term Affordability Crisis

Posted OnJun 17, 2014
From the National Association of Realtors desk: DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2014 Thirty-two states and the District of Columbia are at risk of long-term home affordability problems and housing shortages if lackluster levels of new-home construction don’t catch up to the strong pace of job growth, according to new research by
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WHEN CONDO PIPES BURST, WHO PAYS?

Posted OnJun 14, 2014
When a water pipe bursts in your condo, does the association pay to fix it or do you? Our community living expert, Richard Thompson, tackles the question. Ask the HOA Expert Question: We had a water pipe break in a common wall which flooded two units. The HOA has no policy about common wall water
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THE IMPORTANCE OF A DISASTER PLAN

Posted OnJun 06, 2014
THE IMPORTANCE OF A DISASTER PLAN Written by Laura Rossinow, Broker, REALTOR®, Keller Williams Realty Do you know what you would do if a natural disaster happened? Do you have a basic escape plan if your home had a fire? I remember when my son was in 3rd grade; he came home and asked my
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Bank of America Retreats From Affordable Loan Program

Posted OnJun 04, 2014
By Deirdre Fernandes | GLOBE STAFF JUNE 04, 2014 Bank of America, the largest bank in Massachusetts, has pulled out of one of the state’s leading first-time homebuyer programs, a move that will make it harder for low-income and minority borrowers to get home loans, according to housing advocates. Instead of participating in the Massachusetts
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