Using the family silver It’s hard to find lower loan rates than at the Bank of Mom & Dad. But beware the pitfalls. If the loan is sealed with a handshake rather than written documents, there’s a chance it might turn into a gift and create tensions among siblings. Loans improperly set up can cause …
Monthly Archives: January 2006
Are Gainesville’s homes worth the asking price?
Are Gainesville’s homes worth the asking price? A recent national market study reports that the Gainesville housing market is overvalued – that houses cost 23 percent more than they should. Real estate representatives, however, say homebuyers are getting a good deal, and the pace of listings and closings shows that. Using 20 years of statistics …
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Tiger Woods to buy Jupiter Island compound
Tiger to buy Jupiter Island compound Golf superstar Tiger Woods, the top-earning athlete in America, has agreed to pay “in the neighborhood” of $40 million for a 10-acre oceanfront compound on Jupiter Island, according to real estate agents familiar with the deal. More astounding than the price, though, is that Woods, who earned $89.4 million …
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To Sell a High-End Home, Let Them Sleep On It
To Sell a High-End Home, Let Them Sleep On It It took a sleepover to sell a $2.5 million house in Malibu, Calif., after it had been on the market for three months. The buyers “were able to experience the amazing light at different times of the day, the spectacular views and what it was …
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