Major concerns arise from the negotiations for the debt crisis. The fate of a valued tax break, which allows taxpayers to deduct their mortgage interest payments. Now lawmakers have proposed limiting the deduction as part of an agreement to raise the government's borrowing limit to avoid a default after the Aug. 2 deadline. http://ping.fm/dvOqC

The Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation (PenFed Foundation), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization working to meet the unmet needs of military personnel and their families, is offering financial help to eligible first-time home buyers through its Dream Makers program. http://ping.fm/1p1iC

As we edge ever closer to D-Day (next Tuesday, August 2nd), those of us who live and breathe the housing market are trying to figure out what this will mean to mortgage interest rates. Read More here: http://ping.fm/GSu6X

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in your home are due to many common houshold products..this is a great article on what products cause it and how you can cut down on them. VOC's can cause chronic health problems and are tough to completely eliminate. Here’s what you can do to reduce your VOC exposure.


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Freddie Mac recently released its U.S. Economic & Housing Market Outlook for July showing the housing market, buffeted by a recovering rental sector, is unlikely to experience a “double dip,” & will likely follow the performance of the overall economy for the remainder of 2011. http://ping.fm/IJzFl

Recent reverse mortgage fraud case shows, seniors need to be very careful who they buy these complex products from and make sure they understand the risks. Read More Here: http://ping.fm/5TXVV

Time to get organized! Here’s some clever, inspiring ways to find the proper place for everything and turn your bathroom into the soothing, well-managed spa of your dreams.

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Home Economics: Web's house-hunting sites not always accurate..be sure to do your homework and double check..better yet, give us a call and we'll do the work for you! http://ping.fm/aXYqb

Here is the June Long and Foster Market Minute Report for the Philadelphia Housing Market:
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Here is the June Long and Foster Market Minute Report for the Ardmore, Wynnewood, and Narberth Housing Market: http://ping.fm/pp9ck

Getting a mortgage can be tough these days, here's a great article on how you can better your chances at obtaining a loan. http://ping.fm/3iNg0

Here are CNN MONEY's 7 ways to save on everday expenses. Advice from saving $$ on property taxes to cutting car insurance rates. http://ping.fm/L0OQl

Shopping for wood countertops, cabinets, or doors? If sustainability is important to you when you remodel a kitchen or bathroom or build a deck, look for the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification or (SFI)...read more about it here:
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Pending home sales rose strongly in May with all regions experiencing gains from a year ago, pointing to higher housing activity in the second half of the year, according to the National Association of Realtors®. http://ping.fm/7NDNw

Neighborhood is often as big a consideration as buying a house itself. Before you buy, you need to know if it's safe. Are the schools nearby any good? Are there parks, shopping centers or public transportation within walking distance? Here are few websites that can help answer these questions and more. http://ping.fm/KojvE