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            <author>Info@ExitTR.com (Richard Zelano, Broker, ABR, CRS, SRES)</author>
            <title>FHA Gives Home Buyers One-Month Window</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ FHA Gives Home Buyers One-Month WindowFHA Gives Home Buyers One-Month WindowSeptember 1, 2010--The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is giving homeowners and buyers until October 4 to lock in a low monthly insurance premium, according to Gibran Nicholas, chairman of the CMPS Institute, an organization that trains and certifies mortgage bankers and brokers. &ldquo;After October 4, the monthly insurance premiums on FHA loans will increase by over 63%.&rdquo;What does this mean for home buyers?A... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:17:29 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>Info@ExitTR.com (Richard Zelano, Broker, ABR, CRS, SRES)</author>
            <title>5 Best Websites for Credit Score Information</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ by Brandon CornettIf you&rsquo;re planning to buy a home in the near future, you should know your FICO credit score. In fact, your credit score is one of the three most important factors considered by mortgage lenders (along with your debt and income levels). If your score is high, you&rsquo;ll have a much better chance of getting approved for a loan. You&rsquo;ll also qualify for a better interest rate, which could save you thousands of dollars over the life of the loan.It&rsquo;s important to ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:42:50 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>Info@ExitTR.com (Richard Zelano, Broker, ABR, CRS, SRES)</author>
            <title>Warwick, RI named to Money Magazine&#8217;s 100 Best Places to live in America</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The City of Warwick has been named to MONEY Magazine&rsquo;s list of the top 100 Best Places to Live in America, Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today. Warwick is the only Rhode Island community to earn a place on the publication&rsquo;s annual assessment of the nation&rsquo;s cities and towns. Last year, the magazine examined small towns with populations between 8,500 and 50,000. This year&rsquo; focused on all cities with a population of 50,000 to 300,000, and winnowed the initial list of 746 ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:35:43 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>Info@ExitTR.com (Richard Zelano, Broker, ABR, CRS, SRES)</author>
            <title>5 Reasons to Save Money Before Buying a Home</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ by Brandon CornettFirst-time home buyers are often surprised by the total costs associated with buying a home. Some buyers don&rsquo;t even realize that a lack of cash reserves can hurt their chances of getting a loan. But it happens all the time. In fact, a lack of up-front cash is one of the most common reasons for mortgage rejection. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s important for future home buyers to start saving money early on. The more you can save, the better.Why is this so important? Here are... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:35:15 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>Info@ExitTR.com (Richard Zelano, Broker, ABR, CRS, SRES)</author>
            <title>Common Misconceptions About FHA Home Loans</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ by Brandon CornettFHA home loans are a popular financing strategy for home buyers. They&rsquo;re especially popular with first-time buyers who don&rsquo;t have much of a down payment saved up. But FHA loans are also commonly misunderstood. Here are some of the biggest misconceptions about these loans.But first, a quick definition. An FHA loan is simply a mortgage loan that&rsquo;s insured by the Federal Housing Administration. The FHA is part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, b... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:09:14 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>Info@ExitTR.com (Richard Zelano, Broker, ABR, CRS, SRES)</author>
            <title>5 Good Reasons to Use an Agent When Selling Your Home</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ by Brandon CornettI recently sold a home in Round Rock, Texas, with the help of a real estate agent. I&rsquo;ve also sold a home by owner before (FSBO), which allows me to compare the two processes. Out of those two experiences comes the following list.Top 5 Reasons to Use an Agent When Selling Your Home1. Objectivity &ndash; You are too close to your home to see it objectively. This can prevent you from pricing it realistically, and it can also make you blind to any improvements that are needed... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:30:19 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>Info@ExitTR.com (Richard Zelano, Broker, ABR, CRS, SRES)</author>
            <title>LOCAL REALTOR&reg; ACHIEVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Smithfield, RI (Grassroots Newswire) June 16, 2010 -- Richard Zelano, Broker/Owner, of EXIT Team Realty has been awarded the Accredited Buyer's Representation (ABR&reg;) designation by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS&reg; (NAR).Richard Zelano joins more than 30,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the ABR&reg; designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in buyer representation and a... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:43:17 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>Info@ExitTR.com (Richard Zelano, Broker, ABR, CRS, SRES)</author>
            <title>Local EXIT Realty Office Invites Residents to "Real Estate After April 30th - What Now?" Webinar</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Company's U.S. President explains what home buyers, sellers should know now(Grassroots Newswire) - So you didn't buy a home before the first time homebuyer tax credit expired on April 30th... what now? Are there still good deals to be had?&nbsp; The local EXIT Realty office today announced that the company will host a free, live, public webinar designed to help consumers make smart decisions before they buy or sell a home. Local home buyers and sellers are encouraged to tune in for the discussio... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:46:15 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>Info@ExitTR.com (Richard Zelano, Broker, ABR, CRS, SRES)</author>
            <title>Richard Zelano Achieves SRES Designation</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Smithfield, RI (Grassroots Newswire) October 13, 2009 -- Richard Zelano has&nbsp;achieved the SRES designation, SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) designess have gone over and above the basic training required in the industry.&nbsp; Richard has shown commitment and dedication to real estate, having taken additional training to better serve our 55 plus population.&nbsp;Richard is a CPA and his understanding of finance as well as having a strong interest in everything real estate led him to be ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:51:59 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>Info@ExitTR.com (Richard Zelano, Broker, ABR, CRS, SRES)</author>
            <title>Free Public Webinar Series Understanding Real Estate: Questions and Answers with Tami Bonnell</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Join Tami Bonnell, President of the US Organization of EXIT Realty Corp. International, for an informative webinar addressing the most common questions and answers about today's real estate market. Thinking of buying, selling or investing in real estate? Get the straight facts from a veteran real estate expert. Tuesday October 13th: 4pm or 7pmTuesday November 10th: 4pm or 7pmTuesday December 8th: 4pm or 7pmRegistration is limited so register early!Please click on&nbsp;the link below to register:... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:36:32 -0500</pubDate>
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