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Consider Stocking Up on Land

Sep 02, 2008 by Investor's Business Daily, Brad Kelly (8/29/2008)

More small buyers are investing in underdeveloped land. “There is a really attractive market emerging for the small investor,” says Eric O’Keefe, editor-in-chief of Land Report magazine. “With credit tightening, what your’re seeing in essence is some of the air be...
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Mortgage Rates Fell in Week

Aug 29, 2008 by AJC

WASHINGTON—Rates on fixed-rate home mortgages fell this week, following reports of weakness in the economy, Freddie Mac’s chief economist said Thursday. But rates on adjustable-rate mortgages rose slightly. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.40% for the week ended Aug. 28, ...
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HOW TO BUY A FORECLOSED HOME

Jul 21, 2008 by June Fletcher - WSJ

For anyone wanting to take advantage of today’s buyer’s market, distressed properties offer the best chance to make a killing. But you need good credit or ready access to cash, and a taste for the hunt. Searching for a foreclosure can be maddeningly frustrating. Newspaper notices o...
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On the Path to a Housing Rebound

Jul 07, 2008 by By Shawn Tully, CNNMoney.com

NEW YORK (Fortune)—The news that housing starts have fallen to their lowest level in 17 years sounds like one more reason to be depressed about the shrinking value of your home. In fact, it’s an almost certain sign that the path to a housing recovery is finally in sight. If prices ...
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New Agent Joins Sells4uRealty

Jun 05, 2008 by Debbie McMillon

Carole

Carol Looney, a resident of Oconee County joins Sells4uRealty. Carol is joining Sells4uRealty to be part of a team that offers real estate services with a reputation of unsurpassed service. Give Carol a call.
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