Monthly Archives: June 2012

Welcome New Neighbors

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

The Patriot Ledger, June 29th, 2012 Gregory D. Stoyle, 82 Valley Path; Ralph C. Rotondo and Stephanie Diegisser, 200 Plain Street; John and Rosemary Haviland, 10 South Street; Carol Gesner, 22 Dudley Lane; Abigail H. and Timothy Lacroix, 90 Ireland … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Watch: Five Reasons to Refinance

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

Dale Robyn Siegel, Bankrate.com, June 29th, 2012 Lots of reasons exist to refinance a mortgage, and not all of the reasons to refinance are solely about reducing your monthly payment.  Here are five ways to benefit from the lowest mortgage … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Lenders are Insisting on High Credit Scores

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Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg News, June 29th, 2012 Lenders are requiring the highest credit scores in at least a decade to approve home mortgages as loan officers report that pending regulations prompt them to continue limiting risk as the economy recovers. … Continue reading →

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30-Year Loan Rate Still at Record Low

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

Associated Press for The Boston Globe, June 29th, 2012 Washington — The average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages stayed this week at the lowest on record.  Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average was 3.66%, unchanged from last week and … Continue reading →

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Landlord Success Tips

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

RealtyTimes.com, June 28th, 2012  If you’re a landlord of one rental, or a few units, you’re likely always looking for ways to handle your property more efficiently. Things like finding tenants and best practices for collecting rent are often top … Continue reading →

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Home Prices may Have Found a Floor: Capital Economics

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

Posted by HouwingWire.com, 6/28th/2012 Home prices have found their floor for the most part and are even trending upward in certain markets, said Paul Diggle, property economist for Capital Economics. Diggle said seasonal adjustments along with a high level of … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Rates Hardly Move: Freddie Mac

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

By Justin T. Hilley • June 28, 2012 • HousingWire.com Mortgage rates barely moved, hovering at or near the record lows set last week. The Freddie Mac survey showed 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 3.66% for the week ending Thursday, matching … Continue reading →

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Marshfield Calendar June 29th through July 5th

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

Friday, June 29th: Fiddler Tiffany Rozenas performs at Marshfield Farmer’s Market at Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main Street, 2 to 6 p.m..  Special events include the Plymouth County Extension 4H dog club performing agility demonstrations, clicker training, special tricks, and providing … Continue reading →

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Pembroke Calendar June 28th through July 4th

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

Thursday, June 28th: Josh Lopes will perform at British Beer Company, 15 Columbia Road, 781 829-6999, http://www.britishbeer.com. Monday, July 2nd: Free Texas Hold ‘Em at British Beer Company, 15 Columbia Road, with Northern Poker League.  Information:  http://www.britishbeer.com, or 781 829-6999. … Continue reading →

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Scituate Calendar June 28th and 29th

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  Thursday, June 28th: Brian and Andy perform at The Dogwatch Pub and Inn, 9 Beaver Dam Road, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 29th: Ragweed performs at The Dogwatch Pub and Inn, 9 Beaver Dam Road, 7 to 10 … Continue reading →

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