Mayflower Transit Offers Tips to Help Avoid Moving Scams
Has a moving company ever asked you for a cash deposit before your move? Was the company’s Web site missing a local address or licensing information? According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), you could have been a target of a growing problem – “rogue movers” – who can turn the stressful..(read more)
New Policy Increases Homeownership Opportunities for Veterans
In an August 30 press release the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) announced that it has eliminated the $417,000 home loan limit on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mortgage loans that can be used as collateral for Ginnie Mae securities.
"We expect this change will expand the availability of low-cost..(read more)
Feds Cut Rate To Boost Economy
The Federal Open Market Committee (The Federal Reserve) announced today it is cutting its federal funds rate by a half-point to 4.75 percent from 5.25 percent, the first reduction in this key rate in four years.
The weakening housing market and the associated subprime mortgage meltdown, suggests recession-type conditions, which spurred the Fed..(read more)
REO is an acronym used by financial institutions, which means
Real Estate Owned, and has come back into the bank's portfolio via a foreclosure process. The purchase of a REO property is much different than conventional homes. Most REO properties are sold as is with the seller making no repairs, and is addressed in their corporate addendums stating that the buyer will purchase as is but still..(read more)
"Your investment in Staging is always less than your first price reduction."
Barb Schwarz—Creator of the Home Staging Concept
How Does Staging Benefit You?
Staged Homes look better than competing homes for sale.
Staged Homes sell faster.
Staged Homes sell for more money in most markets.
Photos of Staged Homes look better in print and..(read more)
Cleaning Concrete
by Lorene Bartos
This article appears in the March 13, 2005 Lincoln Journal Star Newspaper.
Is your garage floor or driveway an area of grease stains and oil spots? Some tips to avoid and remove those unsightly spots and stains follow.
First of all, it is advisable to place a shallow pan under the car to catch dripping oil. Spreading sand or sawdust on the area will..(read more)
METHODS FOR PLANTING GRASS SEEDS
By Seedland
There are many different methods that can be used for planting lawns. Ideally all grass seeds have the best results when planted into a freshly prepared, tilled, firm, pure soil (no plants or weeds present) seed bed. The key with getting grass seeds to germinate is to have good "seed/soil" contact. By good soil contact that means..(read more)
"Broadband Router"
From Bradley Mitchell,
Your Guide to Wireless / Networking.
A broadband router combines the features of a traditional network switch, a firewall, and a DHCP server. Broadband routers are designed for convenience in setting up home networks, particularly for homes with high-speed cable modem or DSL Internet service. A broadband router supports..(read more)
Answer: In some areas of the country, and from time to time, real estate values decline.
In such situations it sometimes happens that owners need to move but the value of the mortgage is greater than the value of the property. The owner is said to be financially "upside down."
If the property is sold at a loss, the owner is still responsible for repaying the entire mortgage nationally..(read more)
