First time homebuyers urged to buy amid low rates
The article argues a buyer's market with record affordability and an $8000 tax credit for purchases by December 1, 2009. It advises buyers to assess finances, pull credit, rates, and lender offers, and outlines required documents for loan approval. It notes FHA programs offering 3.5 percent down and up to 97 percent financing.
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Eric Wright
Brown Mackie College Louisville
Wright
National Association of Realtors
Signi
Hud
Iiyr
FHA
Bank of America
Bank of the West
Commerce Bank
VA & Arms
First National Bank of Holcomb
Garden City State Bank
Golden Plains Credit Union
USDA
Landmark National Bank
First National Bank of
Garden City
State Farm Bank
Western State Bank
New Looks for Laminate and Linoleum in Renovated Homes
Homeowners and builders shift toward laminate countertops and updated linoleum as cost and quality improve. Granite prices push reconsideration of basics while laminate offers wide color options and hidden sinks. Traditional vinyl flooring gains favor for wear and sustainability, with refinishing old hardwood noted as a possibility.
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Jeannette Noyes
Indianapolis
Noyes
Mark
Karas
Adams Kitchens
Stoneham
Mass
Daniel Dietz
D.J. Dietz Designs
Reedsburg
Wis
Dietz
Sandi Perlman
Perlman
Safe and effective use of pesticides and fertilizers
Homeowners should identify the problem before choosing products and follow label directions. Use the right amount, store unused items away from children and pets, and research the best solution for each situation to protect gardens, lawns, and outdoor spaces.
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Allen James
RISE
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James
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