Posted on January 8, 2021 - 04:12 PM
by Michelle Collier
Happy New Year Everyone! 2021 is already proving to be an interesting year, to say the least. Did you know that pennies used to say "Mind Your Business"? We all should be getting a stimulus check and hopefully a tax refund check soon to lift our spirits!...
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Posted on November 5, 2019 - 02:29 PM
by Michelle Collier
After months of searching, you've finally found it -- your perfect dream home. But is it perfect? Will you be purchasing more than just a beautiful home? Will you also be acquiring liens placed on the property by prior owners? Have documents been recorde...
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Posted on October 29, 2019 - 03:29 PM
by Michelle Collier
What's in a name? When a title company seeks to uncover matters affecting title to real property, the answer is, "Quite a bit." Statements of Information provide title companies with the information they need to distinguish the buyers and sellers of rea...
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Posted on October 22, 2019 - 03:29 PM
by Michelle Collier
Buying a home will probably rank as one of the biggest personal investments one can make. Being organized and in control will contribute significantly to getting the best home deal possible with the least amount of stress. It's important to anticipate the...
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Posted on October 15, 2019 - 03:29 PM
by Michelle Collier
In the olden days, when someone wanted a home loan they walked downtown to the neighborhood bank or savings & loan. If the bank had extra funds lying around and considered you a good credit risk, they would lend you the money from their own funds. It doe...
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Posted on October 8, 2019 - 03:29 PM
by Michelle Collier
Lead poisoning is a serious problem that can lead to adverse health problems. In children, high levels of lead can cause damage to the brain and nervous system, behavioral and learning problems, slow growth, and hearing problems. In adults, lead poisoning...
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Posted on October 1, 2019 - 03:29 PM
by Michelle Collier
Analyze why you are selling - If you understand your motives, you will be able to better negotiate and to get what it is that you want, whether it be a quick sale, high price, or somewhere in the middle. Prepare your home for the buyer - Maximize the s...
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Posted on September 24, 2019 - 03:29 PM
by Michelle Collier
With the burst of the housing bubble, credit crisis, and millions of foreclosures across the country, you may wonder if buying a home is such a good idea after all. However, it's important to consider all of the facts. The important message to take away f...
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Posted on September 17, 2019 - 03:29 PM
by Michelle Collier
Have you received an advertisement offering to save you thousands of dollars on your thirty-year mortgage and cut years off your payments? With email spam becoming more pervasive as everyone tries to get rich quick on the Internet, these ads are popping u...
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Posted on September 10, 2019 - 03:29 PM
by Michelle Collier
Lower interest rates have motivated you to refinance your home loan. The lower rate may save you a tremendous amount of money over the life of the loan, but you should also expect to pay the lender the typical closing costs associated with any new loan, i...
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