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How to Pump Up Your Credit Score

Posted on May 18, 2012 by rbarnold

ONE prescription for avoiding another real estate bubble is that banks tighten up mortgage requirements. Now, a new Federal Reserve report indicates that lenders have indeed been doing just that. A majority of banks are less likely to offer loans … Continue reading →

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Positive Signs Abound for Housing

Posted on May 18, 2012 by rbarnold

The first quarter of 2012 was the best first quarter for real estate in five years, and pending contracts suggest that the second quarter of 2012 will be the best second quarter in five years, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun … Continue reading →

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3 New Programs Aimed at Improving the Housing Market

Posted on May 18, 2012 by rbarnold

Can a trio of new policies ease foreclosures and get the market back on track? Foreclosed homes continue to plague communities, the housing market and the economy. Banks completed 3.2 million foreclosures between 2008 and 2011, and half again as … Continue reading →

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Common Closing Costs for Buyers

Posted on April 7, 2011 by rbarnold

You’ll likely be responsible for a variety of fees and expenses that you and the seller will have to pay at the time of closing. Your lender must provide a good-faith estimate of all settlement costs. The title company or … Continue reading →

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10 Pieces of Paper You Must Round Up to Buy (or Sell) a Home

Posted on March 24, 2011 by rbarnold

Home buyers and -sellers alike often bristle with anticipatory irritation at the mere thought of all the paperwork they expect they’ll have to come up with to do their transaction, above and beyond the basic loan application, contract, disclosures and … Continue reading →

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Buying in Glen Head

Posted on March 1, 2011 by rbarnold

Originally published: February 23, 2011 2:49 PM Updated: February 24, 2011 10:26 AM By LISA DOLL BRUNO  lisa.doll-bruno@newsday.com Photo credit: Photo by John Dunn | Local businesses are near the train station in Glen Head. (Photo by John Dunn) (Feb. … Continue reading →

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Why Use a REALTOR®

Posted on February 18, 2011 by rbarnold

Many consumers consider selling their home directly but eventually turn to REALTORS®. Smart home sellers realize they need the expertise in pricing their home, making connections with REALTORS® working with buyers, arranging and staffing open houses, and coordinating with other … Continue reading →

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Average 30-Year Mortgage Rises Past 5%

Posted on February 15, 2011 by rbarnold

February 11, 2011 By Julie Schmit Mortgage rates rose this week to their highest level in 10 months, but the increase isn’t expected to derail strengthening in the battered U.S. housing market. Freddie Mac reported Thursday that 30-year fixed-rate mortgages … Continue reading →

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Amazing Open House at our new Waterview/Waterfront Sea Cliff Home yesterday!

Posted on February 13, 2011 by rbarnold

Yes it was!  We had constant traffic coming and going to see our newest and exciting listing on 6 Bay Avenue Sea Cliff….First time on market since 1947!  Breathtaking panoramic views that come along once in a long time!  Promising … Continue reading →

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Hello North Shore!

Posted on December 22, 2010 by rbarnold

Welcome to our Richard B. Arnold Real Estate Blog! We are excited and enthusiastic about our new website which allows us the newest technology available to use! We will be able to offer more to both our clients and customers, … Continue reading →

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