1933 — President Roosevelt signs the Banking Act of 1933, or the Glass-Steagall Act, into law with the aim of …
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Tag Archives: Real Estate (Sentinel)
Mortgage Lending Lessons Remain Unlearned
One year ago on this page, I questioned whether any lessons had been learned from the decade-long housing bubble. The …
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Coping With Upside-Down Mortgages
Finally, after a year on the market, your house has sold. But you’d better bring your checkbook to the closing, …
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Florida’s Property Insurance By Fiat
Should state government subsidize property insurance costs for homes most likely to sustain damage from a natural disaster? Florida Gov. …
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Retreat To Nova Scotia Ocean Estate
If a secluded getaway with spectacular views, plenty to do and a delightful summer and autumn climate sounds appealing, we …
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Welcome, Stranger: Florida Greets Newcomers With Higher Taxes
Although Florida is considered a tax-friendly state, new residents won’t feel so welcome when they receive their first property tax …
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Tax Planning For A Surviving Spouse Selling A Home
Surviving spouses who wish to sell their primary residences often face large tax bills at an inopportune time. Good tax planning can help lessen the burden.
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How To Lease Commercial Real Estate
Identifying and leasing the most appropriate space to house your business can be arduous and time-consuming. Where should you begin? …
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Mortgage Refinancing Tips
American consumers refinanced more than $2 trillion in mortgage loans in 2003 to lower their monthly payments, tap their home …
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