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U.S. factory output rose in May after April decline
Merger doesn't decrease service
Retail sales report lifts stocks. Indexes post best day in June
Fair Finance Co. recovers about $2 million in funds
Summa recruits Cleveland Clinic cardiologist
AirTran to continue nonstop flights from Akron-Canton Airport to Milwaukee
Most Read Stories
Blogs:
Beer:
Rockmill Brewery holds open tasting
Ohio Government/Politics:
Senate budget plan strips new Ohio union law wording
Government Efficiency:
If it ain’t broke
Cleveland Browns:
Links to Browns coverage: June 15, 2011
Marla Ridenour on Sports:
3 superstars don’t equal NBA title
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Cavs trade, the remix
Varsity Letters:
Recruiting notebook: Streetsboro lineman commits to Indiana
The Sport Editor's Desk:
Jason Donald recalls perfectly wrong call
Natural Order:
Fossil Fuel Problems…..Solved!
The330:
Sundance Channel Sets "Killing" Marathon
Tribe Matters:
Minor leaguer Knapp’s season over after shoulder surgery
Akron Aeros:
De La Cruz struggles in Aeros 7-2 loss to New Hampshire
First Bell - On Education:
Charters draw mixed reviews
The Heldenfiles:
Sundance Channel Sets "Killing" Marathon
Pets:
Lost Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in Munroe Falls
Akron Zips:
UA announces football start times, TV scheduling
Buckeye Blogging:
Poll: Who should be the next full-time head coach at Ohio State?
All Da King's Men:
New Hampshire GOP Debate
Blog of Mass Destruction:
Romney: Generals Decide
Akron Law Café:
Will Congress Preempt State Court Class Actions Involving Merger and Acquisition Transactions?
Car Chase:
Fuel Efficient and Fun to Drive
Let's Talk Real Estate:
Number 6 – REALLY!!
Sound Check:
Brad Paisley performs at "Indians Music Festival" Saturday night
Fashion Mojito:
Fashion is a Choice: The Main Event
HRLite House:
HR Research Resource
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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