Realtor Vance McDaniel of Trumann places a sold sign in the front yard of one of his recent developments. At a time when it seems the national housing market is crumbling, he says Northeast Arkansas is definitely opposing that trend. "Jonesboro, Trumann, and Paragould is like a hub or a triangle in housing. It really doesn't fit into ... [full story]
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With gas prices soaring, many people are purchasing motorcycles. Even my daughter bought one to save on her gas bill and find better parking spots. Motorcycle sales are on the rise worldwide. Now you can "Pull up and Park" from your computer chair, searching eBay motors for that perfect bike from the comfort of your home! As ... [full story]
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Toll Brothers are taking a proactive stance in the slumping real-estate market. Beginning Sunday at Toll Brothers's Southwest Florida communities, the home builder will offer a solution for those looking for a new home, but face the dilemma of selling their existing home. The "Buy Now, Buy New, Sell Later" program will offer new home buys special incentives ... [full story]
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Toll Brothers are taking a proactive stance in the slumping real-estate market. Beginning Sunday at Toll Brothers's Southwest Florida communities, the home builder will offer a solution for those looking for a new home, but face the dilemma of selling their existing home. The "Buy Now, Buy New, Sell Later" program will offer new home buys special incentives ... [full story]
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Mortgage rates have risen about a half a percentage point over the past five weeks, according to mortgage research firm HSH Associates' latest survey. • May 23, the average conforming 30-year fixed-rate loan was 6.02 percent; last week it was 6.55 percent. • The average jumbo loan May 23: 7.12 percent; last week, 7.65 percent. The average 5-1 Adjustable ... [full story]
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When your team gets swept by the only team in the majors with a worse record, it’s time to make some changes. When Seattle Mariners completed their sweep of the San Diego Padres on Sunday, Padres General Manager Sandy Alderson seemed to raise the white flag. “It’s probably easier to see us as sellers at this point,” Alderson ... [full story]
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I'm asking this because my son sells on E-Bay. He put a Mr. Frosty Ice Maker up for auction, with a starting price of 99p. The bids had reached £1.45, and there were two main people vying for the item, both of whom contacted my daughter-in-law, outside E-Bay. They both asked if they could buy the item, at a set ... [full story]
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Down Payment Most lenders require at least 10% of the purchase price, though new programs are available for 3%-5% down. 100% financing can be found, but you credit must be excellent and PMI insurance will be required. Loan Origination Fee A lender’s fee for establishing a new loan. Government regulations allow only 1% origination fee on FHA ... [full story]
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Have you ever counted 3,546 small plastic insects? I have. One of my first sales as a business broker intermediary was a party store sold to a young couple by the retiring owner. Because the deal called for the buyers to purchase the inventory at cost, it was necessary to count every item in stock, whether in the ... [full story]
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If you have been in the market to buy a home in the last few months, you may know that the lending industry is changing almost weekly. Loans you could get a year ago like 80/20 and 100%, Interest only are a thing of the past. Those with poor credit scores are now being “graded” and assigned higher interest rates ... [full story]
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