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		<title>New Rules Give Buyers More Protection at Closing</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:40:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Kenneth R. Harney, Texas Association of Mortgage Brokers Saturday, July 18, 2009 If you&#8217;re applying for a loan to purchase a primary or secondary home, or planning to refinance, you should be aware of a little-publicized new set of federal consumer-protection rules that takes effect July 30. Among other key changes, the new Federal [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Truth About Today&#8217;s Market</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:18:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You hear the bad news everywhere you turn. It’s on the television, the Internet, the radio and in print headlines. What you don’t hear is the good news about the real estate market.]]></description>
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		<title>Making a Good Offer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:37:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you’ve finally found your dream home, making an offer is the next step. Make sure you’re working with a buyer’s agent, so you know you have someone looking out for your best interests. A buyer’s agent will help get the best deal possible, assisting you with negotiations, paperwork, and the myriad other details involved [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding the Lingo &#8211; Comps</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:49:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So, you’re selling your home and every single Texas REALTOR® you interviewed to list your home has mentioned “pulling comps”.  Not wanting to appear uniformed, you just nodded your head and played along. So what is a comp? Simply put, a comp, short for comparable, is the primary set of data used in determining the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Buyer Tip &#8211; Closing Costs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:40:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows that in most cases you’ll need at least a small down payment to purchase a home … but that’s not all. You’ll also need to come to the transaction with money for closing costs, which can be sizeable. Your lender is required by the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) to provide a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Buying Process Chart</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:12:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I came across this handy chart that lays out different steps that need to take place in the home buying process.  The only thing I would change is perhaps spreading everything out to 45 days instead of 30 days.  Loan underwriting is quite a challenge, even for buyers with good credit and lots of money [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Deadly Mistakes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 00:19:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10 Deadly Mistakes Buyers Make Whether you are looking to buy your first home, or are planning to purchase your next home, it is critical that you consult with a qualified real estate practitioner to help you avoid some of the most common mistakes buyers make. For more information on avoiding home buying mistakes, contact [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing your Real Estate Agent</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 20:37:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>arhopper</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Buyer/Seller Resources 10 Recommendations for Choosing your Texas Real Estate Agent As a prospective homeowner, selecting the right real estate agent is critical. Your REALTOR® will keep you abreast of this rapidly changing industry, swings in market conditions, and the availability and demand for property inventory. Your agent also guards your legal interests when facing [...]]]></description>
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