FHA, like other loans have limits on what they’re willing to lend.  When a loan exceeds these limits they become known as Jumbo Loans.   2018 FHA loan limits The FHA loan “ceiling” — or maximum loan amount — for high-cost markets will increase to $679,650 from $636,150. The upper limit for FHA loans in low-cost…

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What Projects Really Pay Off? Kitchens and Baths In the most productive real estate markets around the country, Kitchens and Bathrooms are the ticket.  You can expect they will return 100% of their value. Home Maintenance:   When someone is buying a new house the last thing they want to worry about are costly repairs.  That’s…

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Now that Halloween is over, let’s see what kind of insanity people brought to the table: Granny Halloween Costume for Babies Beer Pong Cup Funny Costume for Men Blessings in Disguise Funny Costume Funny Golden Girls Costumes Head in the Clouds Funny Costume Box Wine Halloween Costume Punny French Kiss  “It’s Raining Men” Costume “Ace…

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NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS Rodgers vs. Tom Brady. This is something fans have been waiting for since the last time they faced off back in 2014. One could make the argument of this game being a possible Super Bowl LIII preview as both teams are considered favorites to make it to the big game. One could also say…

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Below are the meeting dates, PDF / HTML calendars and the summary of the meeting. 2018 FOMC Meetings January 30-31 Statement: PDF | HTML Implementation Note Longer-Run Goals and Policy Strategy Minutes: PDF | HTML (Released February 21, 2018) March 20-21* Statement: PDF | HTML Implementation Note Press Conference Projection Materials PDF | HTML Minutes: PDF | HTML (Released April 11, 2018) May 1-2 Statement: PDF | HTML…

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Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments How to Set Up a Biweekly Mortgage Payment Locate the principal and interest portion of your payment on your monthly statement and simply divide that number by two. For example, if the principal and interest portion of your payment is $1,500, your new biweekly mortgage payment is $750.   Don’t forget to…

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That time of year is here, those of us who live in the Midwest, Northeast and Northwest are faced with the arduous task of protecting our cars, kids and homes.  But winterizing can be confusing, what is priority?  What can be skipped?  How much does it all cost?   Here are some answers:   .…

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Down Town Cafe Crawl Participating Cafés: The Attic Books & Coffee • seasonal & holiday teas • chaider Grounded Café at the ADRC • pumpkin spiced apple cider Daily Buzz Espresso Bar • autumn refresher • harvest moon cider • brewed coffee • nutella stuffed cookie • vegan brownies • fruit crumb bar Copper Rock Coffee…

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1. Fork that Oreo 2. Simple as new way to cut 3. Muffin Paper and Popsicle?  Yes. 4. Making Pasta?   5. Thank you Smart Phone 6. Aside from marking which can is yours, it can hold your straw 7.Or any delicious strawberry treat! 8. the 80’s are back! 9. and it has other advantages….. 10. Soap Genetics! 11. I suppose. 12.…

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