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"Nancy! Thank you so much."
"Thank you so much from both of us for finding us our new mountain home."
Suzie and Chuck Michelson
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Underwriting |
The process of analyzing a borrower's capability
to honor repayment of a loan (evaluating his or her credit, assets, employment)
along with the value of the property being purchased, to help minimize the risk
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Unilateral contract |
A one-sided contract in which only one party is
legally under obligation by the terms of the contract; one party promises an
action to the second party, who is not legally required to respond, but if the
second part does comply, then the first party is obligated to honor the promise
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Unsecured loan |
A loan that is not guaranteed by
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Usury |
The act of charging more than the maximum rate
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Curb Appeal >An Attractive Approach
First impressions count! Do you remember your first impressions of your present home? What made you want to buy it? The features or amenities that first attracted you are probably the same ones that will sell your home.
Prospective buyers' first impression of your home is the feeling they get when approaching your property. Each home has its own unique features--trees and shrubs which soften structural lines, unusual architectural features, such as bay windows, or a beautifully landscaped entrance. Whether your home is modern or elegant traditional, the approach to your home makes a statement. Since most buyers are looking for a home that has both charm and class, it pays to keep your grounds well-maintained and attractive. If the exterior appearance of your home and yard is pleasing, buyers will want to see the interior.
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What trendy and highly unusual hotel must be totally rebuilt every year?
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Sweden's popular Ice Hotel, which has 60 double rooms, 25 suites and an interior temperature of 20 degrees, starts melting to the ground in May and is rebuilt every winter. |
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