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WEEK 43

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DOES YOUR HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE COVER WATER DAMAGE? Many a distraught homeowner has had to deal with water damage only to find out that their home insurance policy does not cover the damage. Here's how to make certain that you are not caught in that position. Avoid water damage Proper home and appliance maintenance is the…

WEEK 42

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BREAKING DOWN REAL ESTATE TERMS We saw an ad today for an acreage community in Texas offering barndominium shells during their Grand Opening special. That's right, barndominium shells.Don't know what that is? Yeah, neither did we (they're apparently structures built with prefabricated materials like metal shells, which can then be customized to individual specifications.Because much/most…

WEEK 41

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HOME REPAIRS VS IMPROVEMENTS: NO CLEAR ANSWER Question: I am having trouble figuring out what constitutes an improvement and what is ordinary maintenance. Thinking ahead to selling my house in a few years when the market rebounds, I have been keeping accurate records so that I can deduct these costs to lower the capital gains.…

WEEK 40

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17 THINGS FIRST-TIME BUYERS NEED TO KNOW Few things in life are more exciting than buying your first home. The feeling of turning the key for the first time (or clicking the garage door opener) is thrilling. You'll likely feel a sense of pride like never before. But getting to that point may be a…

WEEK 39

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Weekly mortgage applications surge 13.9% on rate dips The high drama leading up to and following the Federal Reserve's decision not to raise interest rates had mortgage borrowers and their lenders busy last week. Total application volume surged 13.9 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ended Sept. 18 versus the earlier week,…
Homes For Sale Carlisle MA

WEEK 38

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FALL HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST With autumn here it is time to get your house in shape for the cooler months ahead. Fall is a great time to take care of the little things that can make a big difference for you and your home. Getting ready for colder weather means checking, repairing, and prepping your…
Homes For Sale Bedford MA

WEEK 37

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Frothy, yes, but don't call it a housing bubble Home prices are overheating again. In fact, twice as many metropolitan markets were considered “overvalued” in the second quarter of this year as compared to the first three months, according to a new report from CoreLogic. That is, prices are inflated relative to incomes. This is…

WEEK 36

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  10 TIPS FOR TURNING YOUR NEW HOUSE INTO “OUR HOME” When you're moving into a new house, the more you know about it before you must know— during a high-pressure day, emergency, or crisis — the happier you and your family will be. Closing day took care of the legal and financial aspects of…
Houses For Sale in Sudbury MA

WEEK 35

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Why Americans wait longer than ever to buy first homes Short of cash and unsettled in their careers, young Americans are waiting longer than ever to buy their first homes. The typical first-timer now rents for six years before buying a home, up from 2.6 years in the early 1970s, according to a new analysis…

WEEK 34

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Refinancing pushes mortgage applications up 3.6% U.S. borrowers took advantage of China's economic woes last week. As interest rates fell on concerns overseas, mortgage refinances surged. Total mortgage application volume rose 3.6 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ending August 14 vs. the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).…
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