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April 2010 - Posts

Top 10 Wierd Houses
HI Everyone, I found this on Bing....thought people would enjoy it! Jon http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/top-10-weird-houses/uf7nq4ne Read More...

Posted Thursday, April 29, 2010 8:39 PM by Jon Becker | 0 Comments

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5 factors that decide your credit score
Credit scores range between 200 and 800, with scores above 620 considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. The following factors affect your score: 1. Your payment history. Did you pay your credit card obligations on time? If they were late, then how Read More...

Posted Sunday, April 25, 2010 1:06 PM by Jon Becker | 1 Comments

How much mortgage payment can I afford?
Not only does owning a home give you a haven for yourself and your family, it also makes great financial sense because of the tax benefits — which you can’t take advantage of when paying rent. The following calculation assumes a 28 percent Read More...

Posted Sunday, April 25, 2010 12:54 PM by Jon Becker | 2 Comments

What is appraised value?
Appraisals provide an objective opinion of value, but it’s not an exact science so appraisals may differ. For buying and selling purposes, appraisals are usually based on market value — what the property could probably be sold for. Other types Read More...

Posted Monday, April 19, 2010 3:41 PM by Jon Becker | 1 Comments

Number of deliquent mortgages declines
The number of delinquent mortgages declined 8.6 percent in March, says LPS Applied Analytics, which tracks the performance of loans for investors. Totals also declined in February. The biggest decline was in loans more than 30 days past due, which are Read More...

Posted Monday, April 19, 2010 3:35 PM by Jon Becker | 2 Comments

Traverse City -tops another National chart- best small town for Food!
Foodie Finds: 10 Surprising Food Cities Foodies worth their sea salt know metropolitan cities like Paris, New York City and San Francisco are considered food meccas. But diverse dining offerings and a deep-rooted food culture can be uncovered in smaller Read More...

Posted Thursday, April 08, 2010 8:38 PM by Jon Becker | 1 Comments

Edge of town - Close to River & Nature Trails $99,900
Near River & Natural Area - Edge of Town • 2,040 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm manufactured home - MLS® $99,900 - 2000+ sq. ft. Under $100k Garfield Township, Grand Traverse County - Best of both worlds - country setting but "just" out Read More...

Posted Thursday, April 08, 2010 2:52 PM by Jon Becker | 0 Comments

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New Listing-"The Bear" golf course, 3800+ sq. ft $275,000
Golf & Resort LifeStyle • 3,821 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm single story "Contemporary" - MLS® $275,000 - 3800+ sq.ft.-Golf Course Acme Township, Grand Traverse County - Not just a home...it's a lifestyle! Part of the 900 acre Grand Read More...

Posted Wednesday, April 07, 2010 3:35 PM by Jon Becker | 0 Comments