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Archive for January, 2008

What is a recession?

Something worth repeating, seeing as it’s the hot topic, these days.
Simple concept, really.
From Wikipedia (which you can trust, implicitly, right?)
Recession:
A recession is a decline in a country’s gross domestic product (GDP), or negative real economic growth, for two or more successive quarters of a year. (** A more complete definition, at bottom.)
So, we may [...]

01/31/08 | 2 Comments »

ONEin3 hosts Homebuying 101 class, in February/March

I highly recommend this, for anyone thinking of buying a home this spring.
Homebuying 101: It’s not too late!
THURSDAYS Feb 14, 21, 28, and March 6
26 Court Street
T Green Line – Government Center
Are you planning to purchase a home in Boston? Register for Homebuying 101! This FREE eight-hour course is a must for any first-time homebuyer.
Topics [...]

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Inman News feed – there are some benefits to it, people

I do think there is value to the Inman News feeds. I realize it looks bad when suddenly three or four pop up in the middle of the day.
However, if I somehow edited them so you only saw them if you went to a separate page, I don’t think anyone would.
Inman News has some [...]

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Do I qualify for mortgage debt relief?

Part 1: Tax help for homeowners
Ilyce R. Glink Inman News
It’s January, which means it’s time to start thinking about filing your taxes. But you may need extra tax help this year, thanks to an active December on Capitol Hill.
In late December, President Bush signed the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act [...]

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Roommates weigh benefits of joint renters’ insurance

Rent it Right
Janet Portman Inman News
Q: My roommates and I are buying a lot of things for our house, and we’re splitting the costs. We want to get renters’ insurance, but don’t want to buy individual policies. Do you think we can purchase just one policy — and will it cover [...]

01/31/08 | 1 Comment »

Tenant’s good deed brings $300 fine

Why landlord is wrong to charge for locksmith repairs
Robert Griswold Inman News
Question: I have been a tenant in a 30-unit apartment building for more than seven years. A few months back, I went to use my key in the front door of the lobby entrance to the building and the key [...]

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Before buying condo, beware of rules favoring developer

Buyers say rental restrictions create disadvantage
Benny L. Kass Inman News
Q: We just bought a condominium unit in a new 50-unit complex. Although the developer will not tell us how many units have been sold, we have recently learned that it is starting to rent some of the unsold units.
This seems unfair, [...]

01/31/08 | 1 Comment »

Archive for January, 2008

What is a recession?

ONEin3 hosts Homebuying 101 class, in February/March

Inman News feed – there are some benefits to it, people

Do I qualify for mortgage debt relief?

Roommates weigh benefits of joint renters’ insurance

Tenant’s good deed brings $300 fine

Before buying condo, beware of rules favoring developer

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Archive for January, 2008

What is a recession?

ONEin3 hosts Homebuying 101 class, in February/March

Inman News feed – there are some benefits to it, people

Do I qualify for mortgage debt relief?

Roommates weigh benefits of joint renters’ insurance

Tenant’s good deed brings $300 fine

Before buying condo, beware of rules favoring developer

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