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Governor applauds creation of jobs
Apple 'stunned' to find iPhones show too many bars
Payrolls drop by 125,000, jobless rate falls
Meggitt workers to vote on new contract
Niche insurer in Richfield completes acquisition
Economic recovery optimism darkening this week
Most Read Stories
Senior citizen arrested for allegedly stealing Corvettes
Akron man faces charges for punching pregnant woman several times in the face
Barberton's police chief dies while vacationing
Woman fends off would-be robbers in Akron
Akron man found dead in parking lot
Akron postal worker charged with stealing mail
Murder confession is mysterious
Help sought in search for man who stole Jackson Township store's bank deposit
Blogs:
Akron Docs in Haiti:
Orphans in Fondwa
First Bell - On Education:
Educator stood up for heavy children
Pets:
Lost Norwegian Elkhound mix in West Akron
The Heldenfiles:
NBC Bumps "Love Bites," Moves Up "Apprentice"
Akron Zips:
Soccer renovations sped up
Tribe Matters:
Thursday’s around the minors
Cleveland Browns:
Defensive lineman Smith charged with having gun at airport
Kent State Sports:
KSU Basketball Receives 2012 Verbal Commitment
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Day One Recap
Buckeye Blogging:
Tressel Monkey Alive and Kickin’, for Now
Varsity Letters:
Report: Brumbaugh commits to Zips
All Da King's Men:
You Are Responsible For Yourself
Blog of Mass Destruction:
Huck Graham Says T-Party Will "Die Out"
Akron Law Café:
The Supreme Court Is a Good Friend to Business
Car Chase:
Are you buying BP gas?
Let's Talk Real Estate:
Homebuyer Tax Credit Closing Deadline Extended
Sound Check:
Willie Nelson Concert at Akron Civic Theatre cancelled
HRLite House:
From the White House – New Federal Approach to Hiring
Akron Gamer:
Review: 'Lego Harry Potter' casts a spell
Now might be a great time to buy your first home.
The market is bloated with houses for sale. Many sellers, eager to move up and tired of waiting, are willing to negotiate. And while interest rates have risen lately, they're still at enticing levels.
It could be the opportune time to become a homeowner if you're ready. That's a big if, because the fallout from the foreclosure crisis has brought stricter loan qualifications that make it harder to borrow money.
Beacon Journal reporters Betty Lin-Fisher and Mary Beth Breckenridge have developed a series of stories to help first-time home buyers determine whether they're ready for homeownership and guide them through the steps involved in searching for, financing and purchasing a home. The intention is to help buyers avoid the mistakes that led to the recent wave of foreclosures and find homes that fit both their needs and their budgets.
May 18, 2008|
Know what you can spend without breaking the family budget
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Interview to find one who's a good fit; be clear on the commission
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Bank or credit union where you already do business is a good place to start.
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May 24, 2008
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Today we'll walk you through each step of buying your first home.
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An inspection costs a few hundred dollars, but what it uncovers could be priceless
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Thoroughly reviewing mountain of mortgage papers in advance can prevent huge headaches
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