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Smart-growth and economic-stimulus arguments haven’t convinced state leaders to bring back Rhode Island’s historic-tax-credit program for the past four years, but perhaps the sight of Providence’s tallest and most recognizable building vacant will.
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By Patrick Anderson |
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It’s a potential nightmare scenario for homebuyers, sellers and real estate agents: a deal is reached and the property passes a home inspection, but the bank’s appraisal comes in below the contract price. The financing falls through and with it months of effort and hundreds of dollars in closing costs.
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By Rhonda Miller |
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Lender Processing Services Inc. last week reached a multistate settlement to resolve claims of improper foreclosure practices, including the “robosigning” of documents used to repossess homes, Bloomberg News reported.
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2/11/13
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If you’re one of the millions of homeowners and renters who work or run a business from the place you live, here’s some good news on taxes: The Internal Revenue Service wants to make it easier for you to file for deductions on the business-related use of your home.
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2/11/13
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For somewhere between $20 and $75 a year, based on income, a gardener can rent a chunk of Providence land and plant seeds that may blossom into a new way to earn a living. For that small investment, the urban farmer will get fencing, good soil and a water supply.
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By Rhonda Miller |
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In December 2007,
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has a birthday gift for 91-year-old widow Jeanette Ogle that should cause any senior to think twice before signing up for a government-insured reverse mortgage.
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2/18/13
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Homeowners in Rhode Island are continuing to receive financial relief from the five mortgage service providers at the center of the National Mortgage Settlement, Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced.
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- Sales of existing U.S. homes rise to 3-year high Yesterday at 2:30 PM
- Report: Despite growth, R.I. recovery ‘still lags’ Yesterday at 2:30 PM
- Attleboro site added to national Superfund list Yesterday at 12:53 PM
- IMF head Lagarde in court in fraud probe 39 minutes ago
- Man shot by FBI had spoken with bombing suspect 44 minutes ago
- Japan stocks dive as benchmark bond yield spikes 57 minutes ago
