IKE HOME BUYOUT PROGRAM BEGINS GALVESTON (Galveston County Daily News) - Phase 1 of a $102.7 million buyout program began this week, as county commissioners received formal approval to purchase and convert as many as 900 Hurricane Ike-damaged homes into open land. Just over 500 applicants were n
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02/05/2010
Fesh Banana Cake With mixer, cream together:2/3 C Margarine1 2/3 C SugarAfter that is throughly mixed, add:2 Eggs In a bowl combine 1 1/2 C Flour1 1/4 t Baking powder1 t Salt1 t Baking sodaAdd the flour mixture alternately with 2/3 C Buttermilk starting with the flour. Mix until combined. Mash
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01/28/2010
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi gears up for grand opening in 2010 by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) on Nov 2nd 2009 at 5:59PM Ferrari World Abu Dhabi - Click above for high-res image galleryTelevision coverage of Formula One grands prix typically end with an aerial shot of the podium and the fans beneath it, a
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01/28/2010
FHA has waived the 90-day ownership requirement for the financing of quick-resale properties, like those bought at foreclosre, or what some may call "flips". This will help get more properties off the market, faster and at higher prices, stabilizing markets. The waiver is for one year beginning w
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01/18/2010
Big Banks Accused of Short Sale Fraud Published: Friday, 15 Jan 2010 | 12:13 PM ET Text Size By: Diana OlickCNBC Real Estate Reporter fotog | Getty Images Just as regulators, lawmakers and all forms of financial oversight boards are talking about new regulations to guard against mortgage fraud
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01/15/2010
BEST PLACE TO INVEST? TEXAS, REPORT SHOWS AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) - Grubb & Ellis Co. ranked Austin the best U.S. city for long-term investment in commercial real estate, while Houston placed sixth. The California-based company expects commercial real estate to falter at a slower rate i
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01/05/2010
By JAMES R. HAGERTY The U.S. housing market has been in a slump for the past four years. When will it ever end? In recent years, real estate has proven as jittery and unreliable as any other market. The average U.S. home price nearly doubled between January 2000 and April 2006, according to the F
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11/22/2009
I didn't know either of these driving tips. GOOD VISION IN A DOWNPOUR How to achieve good vision while driving during a heavy downpour. We are not sure why it is so effective; just try this method when it rains heavily. This method was told by a Police friend who had experienced and confirmed it.
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11/19/2009
Apple announced today that it has developed a breast implant that can store and play music. The iTit will cost from $499 to $699, depending on cup and speaker size. This is considered a major social breakthrough, because women are always complaining about men staring at their breasts and n
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11/12/2009
2009-2010 Home Buyer Federal Tax Credit Fact Sheet Who is Eligible First-time home buyers, who are defined by the law as buyers who have not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase, may be eligible for up to an $8,000 tax credit. Existing home owners
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11/09/2009
