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2012 

As you probably know, many counties and cities offer a variety of programs to help people buy homes. Some are lotteries ( MIPAP), some have waiting lists, some require buyer to work in the county and some don't, credit score min of 620, homeowner education course required by some, some only for 1...
05/10/2012
New ordinance goes into effect requiring that septic tanks for conventional on site sewage systems be pumped every 5 years. Alternative system tanks will be required to be pumped based on results of annual inspection to help prevent premature failure and potential contamination of private wells. ...
05/07/2012
Info from FBI, various enforcement authorities, and Interthinx. The top 10 States reporting Mortgage Fraud Activities in 2010 in order are. (1) California (2) Florida (3) New York (4)Illinois (5) Nevada (6)Arizona (7) Michigan (8) Texas (9)Georgia (10) Maryland and New Jersey tied for 10th Top 15...
05/04/2012
This is only in Fairfax County VA so far. Haven't heard of other counties doing it, but I bet some will soon. Of course the Title Company has to offer this service, and so far, the only one I know that provides electronic recording is Monarch Title. This might come in handy now and then. Imagine ...
05/04/2012
Can I take your order? Yes, I'd like a regular one level with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a garage, 1'4-1/2 acre lot with a fenced rear yard. - Will there be anything else? - Oh yes, no HOA and a short-dog friendly neighborhood with Bassetts and Beagles etc. - Ok, we have some nearby,they're showin...
04/30/2012
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