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Good Service Alert!

Posted by Staff | Jul 22, 2011 | Uncategorized

Several weeks ago I wrote a bit of a rant. It was about a service company that didn’t bother to show up, nor to call. When I re-scheduled, there was a misunderstanding about the window of time and while clearing that up the...

What’s the difference between Mortgage Pre-Qualified and Mortgage Pre-Approved

Posted by Staff | Jul 21, 2011 | Uncategorized

The purpose of a Mortgage Pre- Qualification or Mortgage Pre Approval is to re-assure the home seller that the buyer is qualified to purchase their home and that the deal won’t go down at the last minute. These terms can be...

A Quiet and Prudent Holiday Sky

Posted by Staff | Jul 8, 2011 | Uncategorized

While I do consider myself a Savvy Spender, no one who knows me would dispute that I have no problem spending money on fun. Trips, parties, plays, shoes: all good reasons to open my wallet. However I have to give props for...

Signs of Good Business at The Aloft Hotel

Posted by Jan Bolick | Jul 6, 2011 | Uncategorized

This sign caught my eye over at the Aloft Hotel when they opened back in the fall. I was reminded of it today when I went over there for a meeting. There are actually four of these green signs, reserving four spaces outside the...

[video] What To Know About The NEW NC Real Estate Contract

Posted by Staff | Jul 1, 2011 | Uncategorized

The NC Real Estate purchase contract changed in 2011. One of the key components is the “due diligence date” that can significantly impact the closing, sellers, and buyers. Watch as Debbie Earp and Robin Mullis of The...

Open for Business

Posted by Staff | Jun 17, 2011 | Uncategorized

When I first started writing this column, I sent the Chapelboro honchos a very brief bio. When asked to expand it I added that I chose to cover business from the consumer perspective because, here, business is public policy more...

[video] Watch This Before You List Your Chapel Hill Home For Sale

Posted by Staff | Jun 15, 2011 | Uncategorized

The Chapel Hill Real Estate market is seeing much more activity. If you are considering listing your home for sale in this demanding market, where should you begin? Watch local agent Kathy Legnaioli as she gives you the starting...

[video] Why Are My Free Credit Report Scores Higher Than My Mortgage Credit Repo

Posted by Staff | Jun 14, 2011 | Uncategorized

Here’s why high Free CreditReport Scores have surprised many borrowers when they apply for their mortgage…and not in a good way.

Meeting The Meat House: A New Business Owner Profile

Posted by Staff | Jun 3, 2011 | Uncategorized

As your Savvy Spender, I sometimes want to know the story behind a place where I might do some of that savvy spending. This made me interested in the new store on Franklin: The Meat House. Getting to know new business owners...

The most asked mortgage question…even from well qualified borrowers.

Posted by Staff | May 24, 2011 | Uncategorized

“I’ve heard it is very hard to get a mortgage today. Is that true?” Yes, when compared to the times when no income documentation loans, no down payment proof, no debt to income ratio were considered, and credit scores were not...

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