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Issue #9 August/2008
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I've received many questions recently regarding a major bill about to be passed, The Housing Recovery Act, and how this bill affects homeowners.  From what we know so far, The Housing Recover Act will increase the availability of FHA loans for homeowners who are in mortgage default and in danger of foreclosure.  The bill also includes tax credits for first time homebuyers and  conforming loan limit changes.  The program begins October 1, 2008 and closes Sept. 30, 2011.  Click the link below for more information on this bill might personally affect you or a friend or a family member.

 

Seattle   5 Ways to Get a Downpayment

Most loans require a downpayment these days.  Experts advise hard work, sacrifice or a gift.  Here are a dozen ways to do it:

1) Set up an automatic savings plan

2) Get a gift from your parents, grandparents, or other relatives or friends.

3) Sell a car, boar, motorcycle, collectibles or other assets. 

4) Liquidate stocks, mutual funds, savings bonds or other investments

5) Take a loan from your 401K retirement plan and repay yourself with interest
 
 
AUGUST TRIVIA QUESTION:
 
Name the state of Washington's largest employer?

Email the answer to carrie@carriepierce.net and be entered to win a $35 Outback Steakhouse gift certificate!  Drawings held at the end of each month.

 Congratulations to CJ Grove, the winner of July's Challenge!  CJ won a $35 gift certificate to Outback Steakhouse.
 
 
 
              



 
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Even the smallest yard can be landscaped in a way that makes it a visual delight or an additional living space in your home. Here are a few landscaping tips:

1) Add Height.
One of the best ways to make a yard seem smaller is the simple trick of adding height to your garden. The easiest and quickest way to do that is...


 
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