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Credit crunch is worsening

By Lou Barnes, Friday, November 30, 2007.

We saw the first low-fee 30-year mortgage trades this week with a "5" in front (fleeting 5.875 percent), but carry this thought foremost: the low for mortgages will be at the moment of greatest fear, possibly right now.  more...

The lost listing

By Alison Rogers, Friday, November 30, 2007.

I was in the middle of a client meeting when my sponsoring broker called me. "I just want you to know," he said, "that Dick and Scott's apartment is on the market. They listed with the competition."

WTF? Dick and Scott, who I had spent half my spring traipsing around with, in search of something new for them to buy?  more...

Avoiding a relocation nightmare Premium Content

By Bernice Ross, Friday, November 30, 2007.

Are your clients relocating elsewhere? Perhaps they're looking for a second home or a retirement property somewhere away from where they live now. Even when someone buys in their own area, their wonderful new home can turn into a nightmare if they aren't exceptionally careful during the purchase process.  more...

Fun project: Choosing doors for your home

By Paul Bianchina, Friday, November 30, 2007.

If you wander down the aisles of any home center or door shop, you'll probably be surprised at how many different doors are available. Add to that the thousands of possible door styles, sizes and jamb combinations you find in the catalogs, and you quickly discover that there is an overwhelming number of choices.

If you're in the market for new or replacement doors for your home, here's a brief overview of some of the basics to help with your shopping.  more...