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        <title>Portland Real Estate Blog</title>
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        <description>A real estate blog specializing in the Clackamas and Happy Valley Oregon area. Portland real estate resource.</description>
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            <author>melinda@allaboutrealestate.com (Melinda Morgan)</author>
            <title>Tips on Saving Money as you relocate your family</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Savings TipsSeveral Estimates Save a BundleAlthough many people don't bother to get several estimates before signing up with a moving company, moving company prices vary considerably and you can save a bundle. Consumer Reports recommends getting at least three estimates before selecting a mover.Tax DeductionsDid you know that some of the expenses of moving are tax deductible? If you'd like to get any of the following expenses claimed against your tax, read on and see if you qualify.Cost of trans... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:11:01 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>melinda@allaboutrealestate.com (Melinda Morgan)</author>
            <title>Crafty Ideas for Winter Curb Appeal</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Yes, it's still possible to create great curb appeal when it's cold and gray outside.&nbsp;During summer months when gardens are in bloom and the sun is shining bright, curb appeal comes naturally to many homes. But when the autumn chill turns to winter cold and the sun sets earlier in the day, it becomes more difficult to create that inviting exterior look that grabs buyers from the curb.Fortunately, it is possible to create striking winter curb appeal without expensive or complicated exterior ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:17:42 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>melinda@allaboutrealestate.com (Melinda Morgan)</author>
            <title>Looking for a new home?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Looking for a new home? Is this your first time buying? Your sixth purchase? Do you know or remember how the process goes? Do you look for properties first? Call a Realtor? Or get a preapproval for a loan first? About how much will your closing costs be? How much are inspections and should&nbsp;you even get one. If you would like to receive a FREE book that is a quick reference on the entire process of buying a home as well as an organizational folder to store flyers of homes of interest and lat... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:34:09 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>melinda@allaboutrealestate.com (Melinda Morgan)</author>
            <title>A Short Guide to Real Estate Lingo and Acronyms</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Real estate ads are usually full of acronyms and terms that are unfamiliar to first-time buyers. Here's a cheat sheet to let you in on the lingo.4B/2B -- four bedrooms and two bathrooms. &quot;Bedroom&quot; usually means a sleeping area with a window and a closet, but the definition varies in different places. A &quot;full bathroom&quot; is a room with a toilet, a sink and a bathtub. A &quot;three-quarter bathroom&quot; has a toilet, a sink and a shower. A &quot;half bathroom&quot; or powder roo... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:47:01 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>melinda@allaboutrealestate.com (Melinda Morgan)</author>
            <title>Today's Fed announcement</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ With inflation under control, the&nbsp;Fed used its statement to reiterate its plan to leave the&nbsp;Fed Funds Rate within its current range, near 0.000 percent, at least until mid-2013.&nbsp;That's good news for debtors with revolving debt but doesn&rsquo;t affect long term money like mortgages.&nbsp;They also launched a market stimulus plan aimed at lowering long-term interest rates to incentivize companies to borrow&mdash;which will eventually lead to investment and job creation. They are ca... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:23:05 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>melinda@allaboutrealestate.com (Melinda Morgan)</author>
            <title>Market Action Report through July 2011 from RMLS</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Closed and pending sales were both up in Juy 2011 compared with July 2010. Additionally, the inventory level in July 2011 was down 3.8 months compared with the same month a year ago.Closed sales grew 21% in July 2011 compared to July 2010. Pending sales were up 18.4%, and new listings dropped 27% Comparing June 2011 with July 2011, closed sales decreased from 1,958 to 1709 (-12.7%). Pending sales decreased from 2,001 to 1,928 (-3.7%). New listings went down from 3,143 to 2,942 (-6.4%).At the mon... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:51:26 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>melinda@allaboutrealestate.com (Melinda Morgan)</author>
            <title>Beware of Foreclosure Rescue Scams - Help Is Free!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ There is never a fee to get assistance or information about Making Home Affordable from your lender or a HUD-approved housing counselor.Beware of any person or organization that asks you to pay a fee in exchange for housing counseling services or modification of a delinquent loan. Do not pay - walk away!Beware of anyone who says they can &ldquo;save&rdquo; your home if you sign or transfer over the deed to your house. Do not sign over the deed to your property to any organization or individual u... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:54:49 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.allaboutrealestate.com/blog/home-affordable-foreclosure-alternatives-hafa-program.html</guid>
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            <author>melinda@allaboutrealestate.com (Melinda Morgan)</author>
            <title>Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) Program</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Many homeowners may feel that they can no longer afford their home, but want to avoid the negative effects of foreclosure. The Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) Program offers homeowners, their mortgage servicers, and investors an incentive for completing a short sale or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. With these options, under HAFA, a homeowner leaves their home to transition to more affordable housing and alleviate the mortgage debt they owe. These options are available for homeowne... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:53:33 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>melinda@allaboutrealestate.com (Melinda Morgan)</author>
            <title>Simple Tips for Better Home Showings</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 1. Remove clutter and clear off counters. Throw out stacks of newspapers and magazines and stow away most of your small decorative items. Put excess furniture in storage, and remove out-of-season clothing items that are cramping closet space. Don&rsquo;t forget to clean out the garage, too.2. Wash your windows and screens. This will help get more light into the interior of the home.3. Keep everything extra clean. A clean house will make a strong first impression and send a message to buyers that... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:14:30 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.allaboutrealestate.com/blog/breaking-news-president-signs-tax-credit-extension-expansion.html</guid>
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            <author>melinda@allaboutrealestate.com (Melinda Morgan)</author>
            <title>Breaking News: President Signs Tax Credit Extension &amp; Expansion</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ President Obama signed into law legislation that extends and expands the first-time homebuyer tax credit this morning. This enacts the legislation into law making the extension and expansion effective immediately after today. To learn more about the jobless benefit extension and the extension of the homebuyer tax credit visit: Obama signs jobless benefit extension.Who Qualifies for the Extended Credit?&nbsp;&nbsp;First-time homebuyers who purchase after today and before April 30, 2010, are eligi... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:26:25 -0600</pubDate>
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