Fannie Mae Flex 97 100 percent mortgage concept grows
Fannie Mae tests 97 percent first mortgage with 3 percent financing from external sources. It targets buyers with good credit but little down payment, in select markets. Monthly costs rise with the additional 3 percent borrowings or gifts and higher interest options. Pamela Reeves notes the potential but highlights risks and costs.
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Fannie Mae
Minneaplis-St. Paul
Dallas-Fort Worth
Iowa
Ing
Radiant barrier benefits for new homes and doors
A homeowner discusses installing an attic radiant barrier during new-home construction for full coverage and easier work, noting airspace, downward facing foil, and peak attic gaps are crucial. Also advises weatherstripping any door from indoors to garages or attics and points to Florida Solar Energy Center contact for more guidance.
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South
Squeaky floors solved by shooting screws through carpet
A reader asks about noisy floors in a 1,600 square foot ranch home. The answer: you can fix squeaks without removing carpet by driving screws through the carpet into floor joists. Use a 1 inch or longer No 10 screw if the carpet is thick, releasing the pile to hide the hole. Berber carpet may require placing the screw under a loop to conceal the mark.
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California
Kirk
Cal
Bob
Reba H
Reba
P.S
Realtors and escrow questions in mailbag column
Dear Bob answers on pending realty commissions for registered prospects and the fate of escrow accounts. Also advises on choosing agents, setting price, and carrying back financing, with a legal note and a Robert Bruss tip.
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Pamela Reaves
Howard News Servce
Pamela Reeves
Scripps Howard News Service
Kan Shein, Orlando Sorina
Ken Sheinkopf
Florida Solarnergy Center
Flor Solar Energy
Caven
Clearlake Road
Cocoa
Fla
Dwight Barnett
Howard News Service
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Salsbury, N.C
Kemptoy
Beech Cliff Drive
SUN
Amherst
Dennis Johnson
Lora
LaGeand
Clere/Ely
Ed Clark Builders, Inc
Sullivan Estates
Mills Road
Mills
Jaycar
Jaycox
Sulivan Drive
Presidential Estates
Teke Lear
Canter Ridge
Adams Street
Sweda Spy Associates
Cree ‘Residential & Commercial Real Estate Specialists
Pat
Meadowfield C
Elfin Webbie
Reynolds
Crestview
Evia
Hamilton Oberlin
Ehyna
Brandston
Wnn Lovie
Anon IN
Nih
Noraat
West Ridge Green
Toke
West Ridge
Eastern Ridge Green
Mobile Home Park
Fellow Chase
Inglewood
Brandywine
Harding Blvd
Ridgeville
Lapay Tradeworks Design
Anett
Westchester Estates
Regan
Vihouthewan
Price W. Dear Brice
Morgage Company
Victor S
Victor
PMI
Robert Bruss
Park Road
Burlingame
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