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WASHINGTON — Sales of previously occupied homes plunged last month to the lowest level in 15 years, despite the lowest mortgage rates in decades and bargain prices in many areas.

With November elections swiftly approaching, political candidates are actively lining up their support teams. A marketing/advertising firm can help strategically plan your marketing, assist with wise advertising buys, steer you away from bad marketing decisions, help you with graphics, work with the media, develop your positioning and provide general counsel on such things as Web sites and social media.

The owner of the Empire State Building says the height of a proposed tower near the iconic skyscraper would forever alter the skyline of New York City.


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The Small Business Development Center in Macon is offering a series of programs to help new small businesses.

Sales of previously occupied homes plunged last month to the lowest level in 15 years, despite the lowest mortgage rates in decades and bargain prices in many areas.

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Msnbc.com asked real estate agents in several markets for five tips to  sell your home in a sluggish market.

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Borrowers who had their mortgages modified recently are faring better than those who had them altered earlier in the housing crisis.


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Developers of a proposed bowling center in north Bibb County received zoning approval to move forward.

Ads on TV may promise to modify car loans and stave off a visit from the repo man, but some companies fail to carry through on their promises. The Better Business Bureau recommends cash-strapped consumers save their money by trying to work out a deal with the lender directly before paying hundreds in up front fees to a loan modification company.

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Summer is still in full swing and the homes in this edition of Closing Costs let you enjoy every second of it.


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Macon State College has announced the addition of three officers to the college’s new Public Safety Department.

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MORAL: LET THE BUYER BEWARE
WatertownDailyTimes.com
The staff sergeant bought the house on Mechanic Street two years ago for $151300 — including fees — after hiring a Realtor-recommended home inspector for ...

Finding an unbiased home inspector is crucial
HeraldNet
Another reason to hire a full-fledged home inspector rather than a pest inspector is that most pest problems cannot be solved by traps or chemical spraying ...

More owners offer 'take-back' financing
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Instead of suing the seller, it would be better to first contact the home inspector. Unlike the seller, the inspector can't claim that he simply did not ...

Do not seal off front door to save heat
Chicago Daily Herald
When I sell my house, the buyer will probably hire a home inspector to check it. Should I go around with him as he inspects the house? ...