Monthly Archives: November 2010

Debate over green belt affordable homes plan

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PLANS to build more than 100 houses on green belt land have been introduced by Waverley Borough Council. In their current form, the plans consist of 119 affordable homes, ranging from one-bed flats to four-bed houses, and are situated on agricultural land to the west of Franklyn Road at Ockford Ridge. At a public forum last Tuesday (November 16), councillors and residents from the surrounding neighbourhoods voiced their concerns over the proposals, which are being put forward in an exception to Read more [...]

‘Shadow’ inventory of foreclosed homes could add to housing troubles

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The Dallas-Fort Worth area has one of the lowest “shadow” inventories of unsold homes among major U.S. cities, according to a new study. But the addition of these houses to the market still significantly adds to the supply. So-called shadow inventory homes are properties that have been foreclosed on or are in the process of foreclosure but are not currently listed for sale. Housing analysts say that this pending supply of Read more [...]

Connecticut Prohibits Billing for “Never Events” and Related Care – PR

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Connecticut Prohibits Billing for "Never Events" and Related Care The goal of reducing the number of preventable medical errors known as "never events" is increasing in jurisdictions all across the country. Connecticut, recently enacted a law in an effort to reduce medical malpractice and improve patient care. Specifically, the law prohibits hospitals and outpatient surgical facilities from billing insurers or patients for certain preventable medical errors. Never Events "Never events" are Read more [...]

Olde Tyme Christmas events geared for families

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OELWEIN — ‘Tis the season for warmth, family and friends visiting, holiday gatherings and more. With the holiday season upon us, several local volunteers are taking time from their busy schedules to plan a memorable community event for the entire family — the annual Olde Tyme Christmas, to be held Friday, Dec. 3, from 4 until 8 p.m. in downtown Oelwein.Persons who wish to enter any of the events listed here can call the OCAD office at 283-1105.A craft show at the Community Plaza will get a Read more [...]

House Hunting in Hauppauge

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 If you are searching the real estate market for a home in Hauppauge, here are some of those houses recently listed. 267 Bow Avenue This ranch is listed at $499,000 by the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island, is located in the Smithtown school district area. The property is near Hunts Ponds Preserve and within walking distance of the Town of Islip's Hidden Pond Park. The house was built in 1968 and has five bedrooms, two full and one half baths with 10 rooms on a .35 acre lot. Features include Read more [...]

Shadow Inventory of Homes Rising

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By Nick Timiraos CoreLogic A look at inventory through July 2010 The “shadow inventory” of unlisted bank-owned homes and potential foreclosures increased to 2.1 million units in August, up 10% from one year earlier, according to new estimates from CoreLogic, a real-estate research firm. That’s around eight months of supply, compared to a five-months’ supply one year ago. By contrast, the inventory of all unsold homes listed for sale totaled 4.2 million units in August, Read more [...]