Monthly Archives: February 2012

Housing Crisis to End in 2012 as Banks Loosen Credit Standards

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Freewheeler

Capital Economics expects the housing crisis to end this year, according to a report released Tuesday. One of the reasons: loosening credit. The analytics firm notes the average credit score required to attain a mortgage loan is 700. While this … Continue reading →

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Proposed Bill to Speed Up Short Sale Process and Prevent Foreclosure

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Freewheeler

To avoid losing homes to foreclosure due to long response times for short sale transactions, three senators introduced legislation to speed up the short sale process. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Scott Brown (R-Massachusetts), and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) proposed the bill … Continue reading →

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6 tips for selling in today’s market

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Freewheeler

Some homeowners have been waiting for years for a better housing market and a good time to sell. Is it better to wait a few more years and see if you can realize a higher sale price, or sell now … Continue reading →

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Homeownership: The ultimate dating aphrodisiac

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Freewheeler

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — When it comes to dating, homeownership can be the ultimate aphrodisiac. In a survey of 1,000 single people, more than a third of women and 18% of men said they would much rather date a homeowner … Continue reading →

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Spiraling Whitefly On Warpath In South Florida

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Freewheeler

The pest is a nuisance for trees and driveways and is leaving its sticky goo all over South Florida. Wondering what that white goo is on your windshield, plants or patio??? Don’t worry it’s nothing dangerous. It comes compliments of … Continue reading →

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