| Budget 2010: First-time bribe could buy a million votes from would-be homeowners What's a first-time buyer's vote worth? telegraph.co.uk |
Lenders likely to order second, last-minute credit report before closing on a mortgage Changes taking effect June 1 are part of Fannie Mae's 'loan quality initiative' to cut down on slipshod underwriting and fraud by borrowers. If you're thinking about applying for a home mortgage this year, here's some important news: Beginning June 1, your lender is likely to order a second full credit screening immediately before closing. feeds.latimes.com |
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In the Region | Long Island: Across the Island, Rental Market Grows Stronger More sellers are choosing to rent instead of buying again anytime soon; others are renting out their homes while waiting for the market to recovery. feeds.nytimes.com |
Association board can't bar homeowners from meetings Failing to give owners advance notice of directors' meetings or keeping them out is illegal. Also, minutes of the meetings must be provided to titleholders.Question: We live in a 12-unit common-interest development with a three-member board and have a management company. An employee of the company attends board meetings but the minutes don't reflect any "outside" person in attendance. We are not informed about board meetings in advance, and no notice of board meetings has been posted or circulated to owners this year. feeds.latimes.com |