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Accused mortgage scammer Raghunath nailed after being on lam (New York Daily News)

Accused mortgage scammer Raghunath nailed after being on lam (New York Daily News)

An accused mortgage scammer, whose run from the law was featured in the Daily News this week, was captured in Brooklyn on Wednesday. Here is the original post:  Accused mortgage scammer Raghunath nailed after being on lam (New York Daily News)  Read More →

The Real Estate Council Hosted 2010 Community Breakfast Featuring Dallas Mavericks’ President and CEO Terdema Ussery … (dBusinessNews.com)

The Real Estate Council Hosted 2010 Community Breakfast Featuring Dallas Mavericks’ President and CEO Terdema Ussery … (dBusinessNews.com)

On January 21 at The Fairmont Hotel, The Real Estate Council’s 2010 Community Breakfast featured Terdema Ussery , president and CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, as well as chairman of the board of commissioners of the Dallas Housing Authority. The rest is here:  The Real Estate Council Hosted 2010 Community Breakfast Featuring Dallas Mavericks’ President and CEO Terdema Ussery … (dBusinessNews.com)  Read More →

As Seen on TV – In Reality, Are Those Real Estate Shows Really Fake? (RISMedia Real Estate News)

As Seen on TV – In Reality, Are Those Real Estate Shows Really Fake? (RISMedia Real Estate News)

RISMEDIA, December 21, 2009—(MCT)—Flip on your television and tune into HGTV’s “House Hunters,” and you might see yet another set of Chicago homebuyers and a local real estate agent in action. The popular cable TV program seems to like the local real estate market; it’s certainly been featured before. The rest is here:  As Seen on TV – In Reality, Are Those Real Estate... [Read more]



Space Heater Safety is Important for Homeowners

During cold winter months, many people use space heaters in order to provide additional warmth. These can be especially useful in houses that don’t have central heating or for people working in unheated areas such as garages and tool sheds. However, space heaters are also a major cause of household fires and can cause an increase to your homeowners insurance premium. According to the National... [Read more]


Tips for Accurate Home Owner Insurance

Unfortunately, many home owner insurance policies do not cover a dime more than the limits that are clearly outlined in your policy. Insurance professionals recommend making sure those limits accurately reflect the amount it would cost to rebuild or repair your home and replace its contents. This is because it is up to the homeowner to set their own limits and make sure that they are accurate. “With... [Read more]


Why Umbrella Coverage Is For Everyone

Many people looking to get cheap home insurance might shy away from so-called “umbrella” coverage. This is coverage that extends beyond the reach of home insurance to cover expenses beyond the limits of the original coverage. After searching for a home insurance online quote, many consumers might think that they don’t need umbrella coverage, or that it’s just for rich people with... [Read more]


Social Media Users at Greater Risk for Home Burglaries

Social media users might find it more difficult to get cheap home insurance if recent trends reported by the British financial services company Legal & General hold true. Their experts report that users of sites such as Twitter, Facebook and MySpace are putting themselves at risk by sharing too much personal information online. This includes making it public when they are going to be out of the... [Read more]


How to Buy Your First House

When you’re looking to buy your first house, you should start by making a list of the neighborhoods you would love to live in and the price range that you can afford to pay. Before you invest such a large amount of money in a long term investment, you should make sure it’s worth it. A lot of people dream to have their own house. For many it’s the ultimate dream. Before your quest for the first... [Read more]




Pat Montag Joins McGuire Real Estate (Marketwire)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire - March 10, 2010) - McGuire Real Estate, a San Francisco-based real estate company specializing in luxury real estate, announced the appointment of Pat Montag as sales associate at its Tiburon office at 1680 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920. Original post:  Pat Montag Joins McGuire Real Estate (Marketwire)  Read More →


Video of the Day: Real Estate…in a Real Estate Office (SF Weekly Blogs)

The pastoral folk pop of New Jersey’s Real Estate isn’t what you’d imagine as the perfect soundtrack for office work. But the group has a little giggle in this new video for “Suburban Dogs,… Here is the original: Video of the Day: Real Estate…in a Real Estate Office (SF Weekly Blogs)  Read More →


Warning for mortgage holders who just refinanced (WTHR Indianapolis)

If you’ve recently refinanced a mortgage loan, the Indiana Department of Insurance wants you to make a follow-up call. Excerpt from:  Warning for mortgage holders who just refinanced (WTHR Indianapolis)  Read More →


Failed mortgage firm trustee allowed $50,000 in fees (New Hampshire Union Leader)

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge J Continued here:  Failed mortgage firm trustee allowed $50,000 in fees (New Hampshire Union Leader)  Read More →


Mortgage rates decline (South Sound Business Examiner)

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace is currently 4.76 percent, down four basis points from 4.8 percent at this same time last week. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate fluctuated between 4.76 and 4.82 during the past week.The rate for Washington dropped 5 basis points, from 4.82 percent to 4.77 percent More:  Mortgage rates decline (South Sound Business Examiner)  Read More →