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Fourth of July Events; fireworks, neighborhood parades
Five years after attack, woman finds her way
Promises look promising for Browns
Ex-NFL quarterback McNair killed in Tennessee
DiLullo's closes doors after 63 years
Akron police arrest murder suspect within an hour
Portage man beaten at home, robbed of coins
Blogs:
Pets:
Summit teams up with Rescue Waggin' to save dogs
The Heldenfiles:
Songs for an American Day
Patrick McManamon:
Touching on the Browns, Cavs
Akron Zips:
Opponent outlook: Northern Illinois
Browns Bulletin:
Single-game ticket sales begin July 11
Tribe Matters:
Laffey making it tough on self
Cleveland Browns:
Stallworth test showed marijuana
Kent State Sports:
Men's Basketball Scheduling update
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Updated: Free Agency: Another Gone - Apparently
All Da King's Men:
The Obligatory Palin Post
Blog of Mass Destruction:
Wow….Sarah Palin Resigns Governorship
Akron Law Café:
Abraham Lincoln and the Fourth of July
Varsity Letters:
Highland senior receives honor
See Jane Style:
Picnic Wear
Car Chase:
Where do We Go from Here?
Let's Talk Real Estate:
Happy 4th of July!
Ohio Travels with Betty:
Linda asks-where is the Ohio Chautauqua?
Sound Check:
Rundgren fans rejoice!: Second night of AWATS at The Civic added
HRLite House:
Morscruethal Behaviors or Just Lip Service?
Akron Gamer:
Hot link: Best of Nintendo at E3
Now might be a great time to buy your first home.
The market is bloated with houses for sale. Many sellers, eager to move up and tired of waiting, are willing to negotiate. And while interest rates have risen lately, they're still at enticing levels.
It could be the opportune time to become a homeowner if you're ready. That's a big if, because the fallout from the foreclosure crisis has brought stricter loan qualifications that make it harder to borrow money.
Beacon Journal reporters Betty Lin-Fisher and Mary Beth Breckenridge have developed a series of stories to help first-time home buyers determine whether they're ready for homeownership and guide them through the steps involved in searching for, financing and purchasing a home. The intention is to help buyers avoid the mistakes that led to the recent wave of foreclosures and find homes that fit both their needs and their budgets.
May 18, 2008|
Know what you can spend without breaking the family budget
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Interview to find one who's a good fit; be clear on the commission
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Bank or credit union where you already do business is a good place to start.
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May 24, 2008
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Today we'll walk you through each step of buying your first home.
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An inspection costs a few hundred dollars, but what it uncovers could be priceless
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Thoroughly reviewing mountain of mortgage papers in advance can prevent huge headaches
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