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Appraisal rules tough on additions
Recently a homeowner in the hills above Oakland, Calif., applied for a refinance. An appraiser visited the property and measured both levels of the house. The appraiser called the homeowner a few days later to find out if the lower level had been added with a permit. The public record indicated the house had three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,513-square feet.
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A simple guide to home seller disclosure
How would you like to find out after you've closed and moved into your new home that the basement is rat-infested? You call a local pest company and discover that the sellers hired the company to treat the house for rat intrusion.
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New lead rules affect pre-1978 homes
Many houses, apartments and other buildings that were built prior to 1978 may have paint in them that contains lead. Lead-based paint can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly, especially for children and pregnant women. If you live in a home that was built prior to 1978, or if you're thinking of buying or renovating one, this is certainly an issue that you need to be aware of.
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The Gods cannot help those who do not seize opportunities. ...more
 
Underwater and Struggling
If you, like many homeowners these days, are asking yourself one of these questions: 'Why am I struggling to make payments on my home when it's no longer worth what I paid for it?' Or, 'Is there a program designed to help -me-?' It's time you know that you have options and what they are! ...more
 
A 'Cash-in' Refinance Can Cut Mortgage Costs
CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- Cash-out refinancing gained popularity when home values were rising fast, and homeowners wanted to tap their home equity to put money in their wallet. Today, some borrowers are doing the reverse, bringing cash to the closing table when they refinance their home loan. ...more
 
Mortgage Delinquencies Fall in June, Still Near Record Highs
After rising in May, the rate of mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures fell in June. ...more
 
Home Ownership Falls to Lowest Level in 11 Years
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The number of Americans who own homes fell in the second quarter of the year to the lowest level since 1999, said a government survey released Tuesday. ...more
 
Sellers should ensure that condo projects are on approved list for
Reporting from Washington — Condominium owners who are trying to sell in today's agonizingly slow housing market should make sure that their community is on the Federal Housing Administration's approved list. Ditto for someone who is thinking about refinancing a condo. ...more
 
Mortgage Shopping is Getting Safer
CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- In some parts of the country, it doesn't take much to become a mortgage-loan officer. Not a license, not much training. That's changing. ...more
 
Dining Out on Healthy Indian Food
Indian cuisine offers some terrific options for South Beach dieters who are dining out. India is a very large and very diverse country — and the cuisine reflects its size and variety. Every region has its own style of cooking, from the vegetarian dishes of the South to the lamb-based cuisine of the North, with much in between. ...more
 
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