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Texas Leads Nation in Job Creation
Updated about 15 years agoGovernment job creation that is: Rick Perry's 'Texas Miracle' consisted of 125,000 new government jobs Check out the below chart from Jared Bernstein -- a fiscal... -
Renovation
Stay or Go During Renovations?
Updated about 15 years agoMy wife and I are about to close on an apartment that needs a new kitchen, two new bathrooms and various other work. I wouldn't quite call it a gut renovation, but it... -
Boards
Elevator breaking down often
Updated about 15 years agoOver the past year, our 50 yr. old elevator has been breaking down once a month in our co-op - twice actually in the last week! Although there is a service elevator,... -
Sales
Locking period expiring before closing
Updated about 15 years agoI have locked my rate but it expires 9 days before the closing. What are the standard rules for these kinds of conditions? I have heard that banks can extend my locked... -
Sales
Title Insurance for refinancing with the same bank
Updated about 15 years agoIs this required? Already paid for title insurance 6 months ago and trying refinance and bank is charging this all over again. same bank. -
Sales
Need advice re FSBO
Updated about 15 years agoDoes anyone know of any rule/regulation that would prevent me from listing a "no broker" price? I would like to list my apt at about %3 below the market value, but... -
Sales
Real estate tax credits
Updated about 15 years agoHI...I know there is a process to counter the real esate tax estimate for your building...does the board normally fill out the paperwork and get the ball rolling OR...