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RECENT HOME SALES
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MORTGAGE
Borrowers, insurers would save with new mortgage insurance
The vulnerability of the system could be reduced by extending the reserving principle to cover both collateral risk and cash-flow risk.
Rates dips slightly
Mortgage rates finally have calmed down, after swinging wildly up and down in the first few months of the year. |
- Mortgage blog Bankrate's Holden Lewis on mortgages
DISCUSSION FORUMS
Median prices fall in most places
Twenty-eight metro areas saw double-digit drops in median house prices in the 12 months ending in March, according to the National Association of Realtors. Three areas had double-digit price increases. (Bankrate.com)
- Interactive map State-by-state home values
- Calculator Compare the cost of living in two different places
- Coverage The Massachusetts housing slump
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Penny wise and dollar foolish
I began seeing this about three years ago. Now I see it much more frequently: Sellers who cut corners when they market their homes for...
TOP TEN LIST Highest homeowner equity
A look at towns in Massachusetts with the highest median equity in the 1st quarter of 2008. More Top Tens
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BUYING
Buying to flip not smart in today's market
There are deals to be made in the current real estate market. Home buyers in many areas finally have the upper hand. Ironically, buyers tend to pull back when the market is soft and buy when the market is high.
Globe home of the week 
A modern touch
This renovated carriage house in Dorchester retains its old-fashioned charm.
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COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT Milton
The first chocolate factory in the nation - now the Walter Baker apartment/condo complex in Lower Mills - was built here. More
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HOME DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT
Inside the Dream Home
The Boston Design Center's second annual Dream Home, on view through July 31, has fanciful touches yet still feels down to earth.
HANDYMAN ON CALL Dump that old malfunctioning toilet
Falling in love with a toilet is no excuse. Dump it and get a new one to replace it. Cordless drill a great gift
There are certain tools that every homeowner should have. |
SELLING
Unpermitted upgrades put seller in pickle
When you sell a home with nonpermitted alterations, you have two choices: You can sell it "as is," but with full disclosure of nonpermitted work, or you can get an as-built permit and, hopefully, make everything legal.
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Open House Crashers
In our new video series, we explore the art of the open house with professional stagers. |
