Daily Archives: December 2, 2011

Coakley Promises Large Penalties for Robo-signing

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by JON PRIOR, HousingWire.com Thursday, December 1st, 2011 Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley could not give a penalty figure  for the charges she brought against the five largest mortgage servicers  Thursday, but she promised “it would be a lot.” During … Continue reading →

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The Truth behind Failed Loan Modification Program

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Overwhelmed servicers, undeserving borrowers are only part of the story By Jack Guttentag Inman News™, December 2nd, 2011 “Who or what is responsible for the failure of the government’s mortgage modification program to make a sizable dent in the volume … Continue reading →

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Sellers: Real Estate Agents can’t read your Mind

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Make your expectations known and stay involved in the processBy Tom Kelly Inman News™, December 2nd, 2011 The chores of listing and selling a home should not be taken lightly, nor handed off — especially in this market. Typically, when … Continue reading →

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Scituate Calendar December 3rd

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The Marshfield Mariner, December 1st, 2011 ] Saturday, December 3rd:   Scituate North Pole Express at Greenbush MBTA Commute Rail Station, 247 Old Driftway, 9:45 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.  Tickets $20 may be purchased with cash or a check at … Continue reading →

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Pembroke Calendar December 3rd through 9th

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— The Marshfield Mariner, December 1st, 2011 Saturday, December 3rd: Krush will perform at British Beer Company, 15 Columbia Road, 781 829-6999 or visit wwww.britishbeer.com. Friday, December 9th: D.J. Skip’s Full Throttle Dance Party at British Beern Company Len and … Continue reading →

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Marshfield Calendar December 2nd through 7th

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Marshfield Calendar December 2nd through 7th — The Marshfield Mariner, December 1st, 2011 Friday, December 2nd: Daniel Webster Estate-Holiday Party from 7 to 9 .m. at 238 Webster Street.  Admission $35/person.  Reservations required:  Call 781 837-2403.  Enjoy hors d’ouevres, a … Continue reading →

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Morning Minutes: December 2nd

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GateHouse News Service Posted Dec 02,  2011 Word of the Day Psephology see-FAH-luh-jee (noun) The scientific study of elections – http://www.merriam-webster.com Website of the Day Duffel duffelup.com Self-described as a trip-planning tool for people not planning any trips,  this site … Continue reading →

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Uniform Tax Rate for Fiscal 2013

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By Nancy White Wicked Local Marshfield Posted Dec 01,  2011 Marshfield — Property tax rates will stay uniform for both residential and  commercial/industrial property for another fiscal year following a vote by  selectmen Monday night. Each year, selectmen must vote … Continue reading →

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What’s your Personality? Are you a Buyer or a Renter?

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Posted by Scott Van Voorhis December 2, 2011, Boston.com Yes, personality could be the deciding factor in whether you are better off renting long-term or buying. That’s my take on new research, soon to be published in Real Estate Economics, … Continue reading →

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Refis not an Option for many who would Benefit Most

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22M borrowers have less than 20% stake in their homes By Inman News Inman News™, December 2nd, 2011 Nearly seven in 10 homeowners with loan-to-value ratios of 80 percent or more are paying above-market mortgage rates and may be unable … Continue reading →

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