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Scituate Calendar April 20th through 26th

Posted on April 20, 2013 by

Saturday, April 20th: Astronomy Day with the South Shore Astronomical Society from noon to 4 p.m. and sunset at Scituate Town Library, 85 Branch Street.  Activities for all ages. http://www.ssastros.org Friday, April 26th: Scituate Garden Club presents its Standard Flower … Continue reading →

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FHFA Extends HARP for Another Two Years

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

By: Esther Cho,DSNews.com, April 12th, 2013 The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) granted the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) a two-year extension, the agency announced Thursday. Under the direction of FHFA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s regulator, the program will … Continue reading →

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Fiscal Cliff Legislation Saves Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Upgrades

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

RealtyTimes.com, March 18th, 2013 A bit of good news that came out of the fiscal cliff-averting ‘American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012′ is that it saved the federal tax credits for energy efficient upgrades. Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20130318_taxcredits.htm

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Is ‘Better’ Enough for the Business of Homeownership?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

RealtyTimes.com, March 5th, 2013 In many locations, prices are rising and home buyers are out in greater numbers. But is that true for your street or suburb? Are you confident you could sell your current home for enough to cover … Continue reading →

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Winter Volatility Slows Housing Starts

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

By Christina Mlynski • February 20, 2013 • HousingWire.com New home starts on private residences fell 8.5% from December to January, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development reported Wednesday. Yet, analysts with Capital Economics, … Continue reading →

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Housing Market in 2013: Freddie Mac’s Projections

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

Posted: 20 Feb 2013 KCM Crew Some believe that our coverage of the housing market at times is too optimistic. Today, we want to report on Freddie Mac’s projections for the real estate market in 2013 as per their latest … Continue reading →

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Leon L. “Lee” Gould

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

Obituary <!– Leon L. Gould –>Leon L. “Lee” Gould, of Sharon died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 after a brief illness at Norwood Hospital at age 92. He was the Beloved Husband of Phyllis A. (Jubett) Gould. Born in Malden, he … Continue reading →

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CFPB Announces Rules for Appraislas and Higher-Priced Loans

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

By: Tory Barringer, DSNews.com, January 21st, 2013 Starting in January 2014, mortgage lenders will work under new rules governing the handling of appraisals and other home value estimates. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Friday the adoption of a … Continue reading →

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“Fiscal Cliff” Bill Addresses some Key Housing Issues

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

Battle over mortgage interest deduction still to come By Ken Harney Inman News®, January 3rd, 2013 When the monthlong congressional game of chicken known as the “fiscal cliff” ended late last night in the House of Representatives, housing and real … Continue reading →

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Obituary — Ed Barraclough

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

Barraclough, Edward P. Died in Methuen, Dec. 25, 70, of Methuen, husband of Susan E. (Fitzpatrick). Father of Jeff of North Beach, Hampton, NH, father-in-law of Stephanie Barraclough and father of Paul and his wife Heather of Lexington, KY. Also … Continue reading →

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