Archive for December, 2010
Mass. home foreclosures fall in November – Boston Herald
H ome foreclosures decreased by double-digit percentages in the Bay State for the second consecutive month in November, due in large part because banks halted home takings amid widespread problems with paperwork. Lenders filed 1,109 petitions to foreclose …
Inc.com’s Best How-to Guides of 2010
Whether you’re looking for tips on motivating your employees, need advice on going solo for the first time, or could use some help writing a business plan, Inc.com is the source for comprehensive how-to guides for entrepreneurs. We’ve decided to see which of our 400-plus 2010 guides our readers loved the most (well, clicked on [...]
Chris Mannix’s 10 NBA predictions for 2011
1. There will be a work stoppage on July 1 … and it won’t be over by Dec. 31. The fundamental difference between the two sides — owners complaining the league is hemorrhaging cash, players thinking it is raking it in — has made a lockout inevitable. The owners aren’t looking for subtle changes, either. [...]
Home prices fall 0.8% in October
The year-over-year decline is the first since January and considerably more than economists had expected. The 1.3% drop from September marks a third consecutive decline. The U.S. economy is expected to gain steam in 2011, but the housing market is sputtering again, with home prices falling in the nation’s largest metropolitan areas.
Average rate on 30-year mortgage up to 4.86 pct.
The average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages rose this week to the highest level in seven months, reflecting higher yields on long-term Treasurys.
Do-it-yourself advice for home improvement
I plan to install several replacement windows myself. What should I use to fill the gaps around the perimeter of the replacement windows and the existing window frames? – Jerry
Home foreclosures falling – but more slowly than before
Home foreclosures are becoming less common, but the rate of decline is slowing, according to new data from Fannie Mae.
how is the best way to and steps of buying a home in foreclosure?
My wife and I live in Southern California and have been renting for 6 years now. Our twin daughters are graduating from college this year and my wife finally received a settlement from a car accident she was is. In our area most newer homes are out of our price range, but need a tax [...]
Is there a web site that shows you a listing of “for sale by owner properties” for free.?
Foreclosures in Massachusetts plunge in November – Boston Globe
Foreclosures plunged in November in Massachusetts as lenders suspended home seizures following increased scrutiny of their procedures, new data showed today. Foreclosure deeds fell to 416 in November, dropping more than 40 percent from the number of …