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Scary. Terrifying. Credit Reports.

Posted on February 16, 2011 by daprile

It seems like when someone says the word “credit score”, people seize up in panic and start spewing half-truths about what their cousin’s friend’s uncle once told them about what can help and hurt your credit score. Your credit score … Continue reading →

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A short, short-sale story

Posted on February 8, 2011 by daprile

When you’re cruising listings on your own, or looking at property sheets that your real estate agent has shown you, you may come across the phrase, “pursuant to short sale.” A short sale occurs when a homeowner owes more on … Continue reading →

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What’s in a name? A loan by any other name…

Posted on February 2, 2011 by daprile

In the first act of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Polonius offers some advice to his son Laertes: “Neither a borrower nor a lender be…This above all: to thine own self be true.” While we can’t argue with the last bit (it’s good … Continue reading →

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How to be show-ready in 40 minutes or less

Posted on January 25, 2011 by daprile

So your house is on the market, you’ve been biting your fingernails and obsessively checking your email and phone messages in hopes that today will be the day your realtor calls you and tells you that you have a showing … Continue reading →

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4 Tricks and Traps Foreclosure Buyers Need to Know

Posted on January 19, 2011 by daprile

We know how daunting buying a new home can be, especially given the variety of options available to buyers in this market. One area that really seems to trip buyers up is foreclosures, so if you feel like you’re in … Continue reading →

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Scary. Terrifying. Credit Reports.

A short, short-sale story

What’s in a name? A loan by any other name…

How to be show-ready in 40 minutes or less

4 Tricks and Traps Foreclosure Buyers Need to Know

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