Daily Archives: May 6, 2012

Renting vs. Buying

Shelley O’Hara, Homefinder.com One of the first questions potential new home buyers face is whether buying or renting is best.  Some people will tell you that it’s clear cut:  Your rent money is going down the drain, while you can … Continue reading

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Masons Hold Golf Outing

The Marshfield Mariner, May 2nd, 2012 The Daniel Webster Lodge AF & AM invites all to a golf outing at the Marshfield Country Club.  The event will be held on Monday, June 4th with lunch at noon, golf from 1:30 … Continue reading

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Beach Sticker Price Increase

The Marshfield Mariner, May 2nd, 2012 Beach stickers purchased at Town Hall will be $35 beginning May 1st, 2012.  The price for stickers purchased online or by mail will remain $30 for the season. The price increase applies only to … Continue reading

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Questions and Answers with Bankrate.com

Courtesy of Bankrate.com for The Marshfield Mariner, May 2nd, 2012 Question: Why do lenders charge so much money just to apply for a mortgage loan? Answer:  Most lenders charge the borrower an application fee to offset costs the lender must … Continue reading

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Regular & Adequate

RealtyTimes.com, May 4th, 2012 Overseeing a homeowner association’s finances to ensure proper maintenance of the common elements is a fundamental responsibility of the board. Following a properly prepared reserve study is a big piece of that puzzle. But how does … Continue reading

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Dishwasher Air Gap won’t Stop Overflowing

4 things likely causing discharge By Bill and Kevin Burnett Inman News®, May 4th, 2012 Q: For the past few years I have noticed a water discharge from my dishwasher air gap. I just replaced the hoses from the dishwasher … Continue reading

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Ginnie Mae Requires more MBS Disclosures

By Jon Prior • May 4, 2012 • HousingWire.com Issuers of Ginnie Mae mortgage bonds will have to make four new data disclosures beginning in September. Both the upfront mortgage insurance premium and the annual MIP rate charged must be … Continue reading

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Courtrooms Improving Attitudes Toward Lenders

Posted by Jessica Huseman on May 3, 2012, HousingWire.com With all of the controversy surrounding the housing market, the public — and several loud members of government — seems to have turned against lenders. They are evil! They want our … Continue reading

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Barclays Bullish on Housing

By Justin T. Hilley • May 4, 2012 • HousingWire.com Analysts at Barclays Capital conclude that the housing market is no longer a drag on the economy. “Based on recent macroeconomic data, paired with the latest round of homebuilder results, … Continue reading

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