Daily Archives: July 8, 2012

Tricks to get House Ready to Sell

Dana Dratch, Bankrate.com, July 6th, 2012 Want to be the seller who goes to market instead of the one who stays home?  The difference might be a few of the things you do before you plant that “for sale” sign. … Continue reading

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Vacation Home Markets going on Sale?

NAR economist hints at buying frenzy as ‘prices are down substantially’ in coastal, ski areas By Steve Bergsman, Inman News®, July 8th, 2012 The vacation home market has been on vacation. Second-home buyers looking for that spot in the sun … Continue reading

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Mortgage Rates Fall as Long-term Treasury Bond Yields Decline

Posted by kpanchuk on 7/5/12, Housingwire.com Fixed mortgage rates fell in the week ending July 5 as consumer spending and declining manufacturing activity pushed long-term Treasury bond yields lower, Freddie Mac said in its latest primary mortgage market survey. As … Continue reading

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Farmers Market on the Green

John Laidler, The Boston Sunday Globe, July 8th, 2012 The Pembroke Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on the town green every Saturday through September 29th, except for August 11th, when the Pembroke Arts Festival will … Continue reading

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Gone with the Tide

Jennette Barnes, The Boston Sunday Globe, July 8th, 2012 A reddish seaweed that washed up on Marshfield shores in June and gave off a foul odor is virtually gone, now that residents, the town, and the tides have helped remove … Continue reading

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Miscues to Avoid when Selling

Linda Goodspeed for The Patriot Ledger A List of Items that can Turn Off Potential Buyers Sellers need to step back and make sure they are not standing in the way of potential buyers. When it comes to selling their … Continue reading

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