Real Estate Headlines for Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Q: What Are Subprime Loans?

A: Subprime mortgages are made to borrowers, usually at a higher interest rate, who do not meet traditional credit criteria or who have unconventional borrowing needs.

Factors that can prevent someone from meeting the traditional criteria cou...

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Word of the Day

Restrictive covenants.  Clauses placed in a deed to restrict the full use of the property by controlling how future landowners may or may not use the property; also used in leases.

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Keeping Your Finances and Sanity on Track

You don’t have to be a trader on the world’s markets to experience the financial roller coaster, says mathematician Lambros Klouvidakis.

“The world has struggled in recent years to absorb the many stresses and negative influ...

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Juice for Good Health

Drinking to good health via juicing is seeing a resurgence in popularity as a new generation discovers the benefits of juiced vegetables, says nutritionist and juicing icon Cherie Calbom, MS, author of a new book full of juicing tips, tricks and recipe...

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This Summer, Keep Kids Learning

(Family Features)—During the school year, kids focus on the fundamentals of reading, writing and arithmetic. Make summer a time to explore their interests. Plan trips and activities that keep them learning and enjoying their favorite topics.

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Right of first refusal.  A person’s right to have the first opportunity to either lease or purchase real property.

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Q: When Making Home Improvements, Do I Have to Be Concerned with Building Codes and Permits?

A:  Depending on how your contract is written with the home improvement professional, either you or the contractor will be responsible for securing government approval to perform most remodeling jobs.  Building codes set minimum public-safety...

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How-To: Take Stock of Your Home

This spring, as many homeowners are cleaning, there is no better time to take stock of your belongings. Putting together a home inventory can help individuals and families track important items in the event of a future loss.

"Unfortunate...

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Host an Extraordinary Outdoor Bash

Family Features—What do you get when you combine great food, good company and a beautifully set table? One truly memorable party. 

No matter what the reason for the gathering, find your inspiration from the splendor found outdoors....

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10 Travel Tips to Get Your Family "Road Ready"

Headed on the road with your family this summer? Car trips can be extremely fun, a great bonding experience, and a terrific way to make memories. However, they can also be frustrating.  Rand McNally 's editors have compiled a list of Top 10 tr...

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