Thinking Outside The Grid . . .THAT’S Where the “Magic” Happens!
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Football Season is Here!
Ohio State opens at noon on Saturday against those high-powered Penguins of Youngstown State (their first I-AA opponent ever). The Browns open their season on Sept. 9 agains the much-hated Steelers in Cleveland.
It’s a great time of year.
The photograph is of our niece, Alexa, who has weird parents — they are Cowboy fans — so we had to get her some good football atire to enjoy during her first football season!
Home affordability up, housing market down
Homes are more affordable thanks to price declines and increased earnings. Nationally 43.1% of homes are affordable up from 40.6% a year ago for the same three months of 2006.
Among large cities Indianapolis is most affordable at 86.8% and Los Angeles is least affordable at 3%.
(Go To Article: cnn.com)
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2007 home feature preferences
The National Association of Realtors Profile of Buyers’ Home Features Preferences in 2007. A typical home purchased by buyers participating in the survey was a $205,000, 12 years old, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,840 square feet with central air conditioning and a garage.
1. Oversized garages, 57%.
2. Air conditioning, 75%.
3. Walk-in closet master bedroom, 53%.
4. Hardwood floors, 28%.
5. granite countertops, 23%.
6. Cable/satellite TV-ready, 46%.
(Go To Article: realtytimes.com)
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Housing help is on the way
National Homeowner’s HOPE Hotline 888-995-HOPE.Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America has $1 billion in rescue money.
(Go To Article: cnn.com)
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Foreclosure rescue scams
Foreclosure rescue scams are increasing as foreclosures increase. The best thing to do if you are having trouble paying your mortgage is to call your lender and try to work out a payment plan. (Go To Article: cnn.com)
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Homeowner group says Countrywide not helping subprimes enough
The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America said Countrywide was not doing enough to help borrowers with subprime adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) at risk of foreclosure. (Go To Article: cnn.com)
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Housing problems hit auto sales
According to a survey by CNW Research, of people postponing or canceling buying an auto, 11% is due to a decline in their home equity and 6% due to an increase in their monthly home payment. (Go To Article: cnn.com)
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Thornburg Mortgage not seeking bankruptcy
Thornburg Mortgage Inc. has no intention of filing for bankruptcy, according to chief operating officer Larry Goldstone. (Go To Article: cnn.com)
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Home prices drop 1.5% to $223,800
During the 2nd quarter, the median single-family home price fell 1.5% to $223,800, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) which was the 4th consecutive quarterly price decline. Median condo prices increased 1% to $226,800. (Go To Article: cnn.com)
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