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This kit is available at your local recycling center - it allows you to load up the recycle bin and ROLL it to the street - they are FREE OF CHARGE!!

Get them at the Romney Street recycle center!!  These are great for your elderrly neighbors.....

The FHA, which is supporting the housing market by insuring thousands of new mortgages, is expected to announce on Wednesday that it is tightening standards.

Borrowers who get an F.H.A.-insured loan will soon have to pay a higher initial insurance premium. The new premium will be 2.25 percent of the value of the loan, up from 1.75 percent.

Starting this summer, sellers will not be able to offer as much help to buyers to pay their closing costs. The maximum amount of assistance will drop to 3 percent of the value of the property, from the current 6 percent.

Borrowers who want to put the minimum down will now be required to have credit scores of at least 580

The new measures are aime...

Call Marshall for a complete list of homes for sale in Hampton Park, West Side and Wagener Terrace that ARE NOT on the MLS

Hampton Park Terrace fully renovated ~steps from park 2200 sq ft $565k

Hampton Park Terrace newly renovated 3000 sq ft $695k

Hampton Park Terrace 3 bed 1.5 bath renovated 2004 price to be determined but between $400-$450k

Wagener Terrace New construction 2/2.5 bath Under $275k!!!

West side New construction 3/2.5 under $275k!!!

I have another 4 (true) bedroom 2.5 bath Charleston single that is in great condition with large yard $200k (currently rented month to month) - this one is near Cool Blow

How about a Smith Street home needing full renovation - 1400 sq ft ...

I was sent this in an email by Brian di Caprio - founder of CB United - Great Info!!! Please pass along!

It's worth reading and doing.

1. The next time you order checks have only your
initials (instead of first name) and last name put on
them. If someone takes your checkbook, they will not
know if you sign your checks with just your initials or
your first name, but your bank will know how you sign
your checks.

2. Do not sign the back of your credit cards.
Instead, put "PHOTO ID REQUIRED."

3. When you are writing checks to pay on your credit
card accounts, DO NOT put the complete account number
on the "For" line. Instead, just put the last four
numbers. The credit card company knows the r...

Dream Pool Home with TRUE Gourmet Chef's Kitchen including granite counters, custom backsplash, stainless steel and gas appliances!! Open floor plan with 2 master bedroom suites,lots of living and entertaining space, hardwood floors, natural gas plumbed fireplace and amazing front porch. Beautiful molding throughout the home including custom built ins, wainscoting and crown molding. Fully fenced in backyard that is landscaped and hardscaped including a custom in-ground salt sport pool by Atkinson, flagstone decking, custom built pergola and firepit. Home backs up to the beautifu...

I just wanted to remind you that purchasing a home through the listing agent can leave a lot to be desired, you will not be adequately represented as the sellers agent will be representing the seller (first and foremost) through his brokerage.

  Lets be blunt though - many buyers feel that if they buy direct through the list agent that they will get a better deal - right? Perhaps...but many list agents will jump at the chance to make a double commission...in fact most brokerages will refuse to lower their commissions if they are representing both buyer and seller. ( keep in mind that the brokerage may have enormous liabilities in a dual agency sale)

  Second thing to remember that in a ...