2012 - Library of Posts

LIST OF POSTS IN REVERSED CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER -  2012

Posts on this list are not linked – to read the Posts go to ARCHIVES (see column to the right), select the month, find the Post you desire to read, and click on the TITLE.

NOTE: Due to the huge volume of the published posts, ONLY NON-STATISTICAL posts are noted here in the Library of Posts. All the Real Estate STATISTICS can be found in ARCHIVES (see column to the right) and/or in CATEGORIES section of the Blog (see column to the right and scroll down, Categories 6, 7, 8, 9).

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NOVEMBER, 2012

1. The Federal Housing Administration plans to raise its FHA mortgage fees in 2013 in order to help avoid a taxpayer bailout
2. Seven Ways to Give Your Home a Budget-Friendly Makeover
3. Peace of Mind and Additional Protection for Your Home with Umbrella Insurance

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OCTOBER, 2012

1. Mortgage Interest Rates Hover Near Record Lows the Week Ending October 11, 2012
   American Home Ownership Rate Stands at 65.5 Percent According to 2011 Census Bureau – Purchasing a Home after a Short Sale or Foreclosure in Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Area and Northern Virginia
2. 10 Unexpected Energy Savers for Greener Homes and Lower Energy Bills – Northern Virginia Homes and Real Estate
3. Home Owners Must Implement at least Five Energy Efficient Projects to Save Energy and Lower Their Energy Bills – Green Energy Efficient Homes in Northern Virginia
4. Saving Energy the Right Way – Green Energy Efficient Homes For Sale in Northern Virginia, Fairfax County VA, Loudoun County VA, Prince William County VA, Arlington County VA, Fauquier County VA

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SEPTEMBER, 2012

1. ARMs, Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loans vs Fixed-Rate Mortgage Loans in Northern Virginia 
2. Give Your Home a Modern Sophisticated Look and Make Buyers Come Back For a Second Preview 
3. How to Make a Woman in Your Life Happy? Purchase a Home – 2012 TD Bank Study: Women Rate Home Ownership Higher Than Men
4. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage of NRT Ranked #1 Residential Real Estate Company in USA 

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AUGUST, 2012 

1. Home Ownership 101 – Seven Things Every Homeowner Should Know – Homes for Sale in Northern Virginia and Fairfax County VA, Loudoun County VA, Prince William County VA, Arlington County VA, Fauquier County VA
2. Prince William County in Virginia Ranked at Number Eight Among All Counties Nationwide for Job Growth from 2000 – 2011 according to CNN Money
3. Maximum Loan Limits for VA Loans Increased to $838,750 for High Cost of Living Areas in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. for VA Loans Closed August 6, 2012 through December 31, 2012 
4. Reston VA and Centreville VA in Fairfax County, and Ashburn VA in Loudoun County Top the 2012 List of the Best Places to Live in USA Published by Money Magazine
5. Owning a Home Free and Clear by Paying Off Mortgage Early

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JULY, 2012

1. How to Erase Scratches from Wood Floors

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JUNE, 2012

1. Four Green Home Technologies for Energy Efficiency – Northern Virginia, Fairfax County VA, Loudoun County VA, Prince William County VA Green Homes
2. Homeowners Choose Home Renovations That Improve Quality of Their Lives 
3. 2010 U.S. Census Showed Increase in Shared Households
4. Low Mortgage Rates, but Raising Closing Costs to Purchase a Home in 2012
5. Credit Knowledge According to Consumer Federation of America
6. Huge College Student Loan Debt Makes Many Delay First Home Purchase
7. The Short Sale Process Streamlined for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Loans Effective June 15, 2012
8. Conserving Electricity and Green Homes in Northern Virginia, Arlington County VA, Fairfax County VA, Loudoun County VA, Prince William County VA

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MAY, 2012

1. Fairfax County VA Public High Schools Ranking and College Readiness According to the 2012 U.S. News and World Report
2. Loudoun County VA Public High Schools Ranking and College Readiness According to the 2012 U.S. News and World Report
3. Prince William County VA Public High Schools Ranking and College Readiness According to 2012 U.S. News and World Report
4. Arlington County VA High Schools Ranking and College Readiness According to 2012 Report
5. Northern Virginia and Maryland High Schools Among Top-Ranked High Schools Nationwide in 2012
6. Lawn Work Ranks as Favorite Summer Relaxation For Some and as Necessary Chore for Most Others 
7. Bank of America Plans Writing Off Mortgage Debt for Qualified Borrowers
8. Five Low Cost Do-It-Yourself Home Projects to Increase Home Sale Value by More Than $10,000

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APRIL, 2012

1. Countries with Soaring Home Prices and Hottest Housing Markets in 2012
2. Healthy Weed Free Lawn and Garden Without Pesticides or Harmful Chemicals – Green Planet 
3. City vs. Suburb: More Americans Favor Living Closer to the City in 2012 – Northern Virginia Homes and Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area
4. The Fastest Way to Improve Home Values is to Live in a High-Scoring Public School District
5. Springtime Painting Tips for Freshening Up Exteriors of Homes in Northern Virginia
6. High Gas Prices Fueled the Housing Crisis in 2007 According to the Economists – Transportation Costs vs Home Values in Northern Virginia
7. Builders Offer a ‘Home Within a Home’ for Multi-Generational Households – Floor Plans in 2012
8. Three Generations Living Under One Roof as a Way to Trim Housing Costs

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MARCH, 2012

1. Tips that Might Help Home Buyers to Qualify for a Mortgage
2. Homeowners Hazard Insurance: Time for an Annual Check-Up
3. Correcting Errors on CLUE Insurance Report 
4. Americans Choose to Purchase a Home First If Finances Allow
5. National Association of REALTORS Successfully Defended REALTOR® Trademark in Domain Name Challenge
6. Spring Home Cleaning the Green Way with Minimum of Chemicals
7. Post Short Sale and Post Foreclosure Home Owners Are Ready to Purchase a Home Again
8. Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Relief Expires on December 31, 2012 – Unless The Congress Approves Extension
9. Loudoun County in Virginia Tops the List as the County with the Highest Median Household Income in The United States in 2011

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FEBRUARY, 2012

1. Homeowners Chose 15-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Loans over 30-Year Fixed Mortgage in Q4 2011
2. Fannie Mae Short Sales Made Easier by Mortgage Insurers
3. More Parents Act as Mortgage Lender For Their Children – Gift Letters and Private Loans
4. Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Foreclosure – Homes for Sale in Loudoun County VA, Fairfax County VA, and Prince Williams County VA

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JANUARY, 2012

1. Five Home Remodeling Projects that Pay Off the Most in 2012 – Cost vs. Value
2. Banks Have Tightened Lending Standards due to Lower Supply of Money
3. HUD Extended Housing Discrimination Protections for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People Effective March 5, 2012 
4. 10 States With the Highest Foreclosure Rates in 2011
5. Federal Housing Administration Extended the Anti-Flipping Waiver for FHA loans through December 31, 2012