Posts Tagged ‘homes’

Habitat for Humanity aims to build homes in Breckenridge

Habitat for Humanity aims to build homes in Breckenridge
SUMMIT COUNTY – To create truly affordable homes in the community, Summit County’s Habitat for Humanity group is working on plans to build 10 homes for local, low-income families. Though the local group hasn’t built homes in the area for four years or more, three houses built by the organization are already in the county. Summit County’s Habitat organization mainly focuses on partnering with the …

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Monroe County homes second-most affordable

Monroe County homes second-most affordable
By LARRY P. VELLEQUETTE BLADE BUSINESS WRITER For around $100,000, potential home buyers in Monroe County can choose more than just a home — they can choose a lifestyle. Like city life? There’s more than one 1,350-square-foot townhouse available. Rather live in the suburbs? Take your pick of 800-square-foot bungalows in Bedford Township. Long for wide open spaces? There’s a four-bedroom, 2,200 …

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Man says he did no wrong by renting out others’ homes

Man says he did no wrong by renting out others’ homes
Stephen Thomas Bybel had a business idea that would make him a landlord and line his pockets while sprucing up neighborhoods where homes in foreclosure were left to deteriorate and become targets of vandals.Pasco County sheriff’s officials see it another way: He broke into vacant homes, changed the locks and rented out other people’s houses. Bybel was arrested at his house Wednesday and was …

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The Challenges of Buying Miami Homes for Sale

The Challenges of Buying Miami Homes for Sale
Buying Miami homes for sale is not a walk in the park. There are hurdles you must conquer and challenges you need to overcome. Facing these bumps along the road is necessary to help you find the best property. Fortunately, there are simple ways to help you face them easily.

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Financing How-To for Your Miami Homes for Sale

Financing How-To for Your Miami Homes for Sale
The most crucial part of buying Miami homes for sale is financing. With lending qualifications becoming more stringent and lenders tightening their belts, you really have to step up your game and prove to lenders that you are a worthy borrower.

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Borrowers warned as recession sends ‘lost homes’ to 14-year high

Borrowers warned as recession sends ‘lost homes’ to 14-year high
THE number of people who lost their home soared to a 14-year high during 2009, as the recession continued to take its toll, figures showed yesterday.

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(AFX UK Focus) 2010-02-12 01:58 UPDATE 1-China’s CCB to raise downpayments, rates on 2nd homes

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-02-12 01:58 UPDATE 1-China’s CCB to raise downpayments, rates on 2nd homes
SHANGHAI, Feb 12 (Reuters) – China Construction Bank said it plans this year to raise the downpayment requirement and interest rates for clients buying their second or subsequent homes. Such a move would bring the country’s biggest property lender in line with other major banks that are starting to implement tougher lending requirements for people purchasing homes for speculative purposes rather …

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Secretary of commerce visits Newport News, tours homes with Chinese drywall

Secretary of commerce visits Newport News, tours homes with Chinese drywall
NEWPORT NEWS — A high-ranking state official promised to help homeowners dealing with Chinese drywall on Monday, although there’s still no specific plan to aid them.

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Homes to be forced into energy audits

Homes to be forced into energy audits
ALL homes to undergo a mandatory energy-efficiency test costing up to $1500 per property.

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Pending Sales of Existing Homes in U.S. Increased 1% (Update1)

Pending Sales of Existing Homes in U.S. Increased 1% (Update1)
Feb. 2 (Bloomberg) — The number of contracts to buy previously owned U.S. homes was little changed in December after a record plunge, indicating a renewed tax credit will take time to revive sales.

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