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China and US Exchange Trade Punches on Import and Export Duties

China and US Exchange Trade Punches on Import and Export Duties

The difference was explained by the Commerce Department as due to China having a higher dumping margin of between 208.8 and 231.4 percent compared with Taiwan’s margin of 116.6 to 137.2 percent. Yet, some Chinese and Taiwanese firms were exempted from the duties.

February 14 2010 | Posted in Business | Read More »

New FHA Guidelines Could Change Boston Real Estate Market

New FHA Guidelines Could Change Boston Real Estate Market

FHA says, ‘enough is enough’ and is taking charge of policy in order to curtail another recession. The internet is buzzing with the new FHA regulations that are sure to have an impact on the Boston Real Estate Market.

February 9 2010 | Posted in Buying, Mortgage, Real Estate | Read More »

Quincy Movie News The Goods: Live Hard. Sell Hard. Gets Reviewed

Quincy Movie News The Goods: Live Hard. Sell Hard. Gets Reviewed

Over at Rotten Tomato this romantic comedy only gets 22% of the ratings. Although, the Brentwood Grove understands that many people over at the rotten tomato didn’t like this film. We wonder if releasing a comedy film in a down economy, about a used car salesman was a smart idea.

January 30 2010 | Posted in Arts & Entertainment | Read More »

Flu Season and the H1N1 Virus

Flu Season and the H1N1 Virus

Well, it’s that time of the year again. Flu season!! Apparently the US Government has a concern that people will think the seasonal flu is the H1N1 or H5N1 flu. They have taken great lengths on their national world health organization website to differentiate the different strains of viruses that are currently circulating.

January 27 2010 | Posted in Education, Health | Read More »

Pumpkin Talk With City Hall

Pumpkin Talk With City Hall

For those Quincy residents who are looking for some holiday decor, Pumpkin posts have some great ideas. Entitled ‘Pumpkins 101‘, is the latest City Hall publication being offered at the business and building counter. The publication reads, ‘for holiday decor pumpkins, choose one with a sturdy stem, well rounded shape and one that will stand properly.

January 26 2010 | Posted in Dining & Wine, Education, Health | Read More »

Quincy Housing Market and The Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act

Quincy Housing Market and The Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act

The Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act has come into force upon the Quincy real estate markets. The days when loans could be given without verification are over. These new lending practices will make buying Quincy homes even harder. However, with the help of a good real estate agent these new obstacles can be easily overcome.

January 24 2010 | Posted in Buying, Real Estate | Read More »

Mass May Adopt Mortgage Protection Act

Mass May Adopt Mortgage Protection Act

The California Association of REALTORS Housing Affordability Fund is offering protection from job loss or accidental death or disability. CARHAF has committed $1 million to provide this program to qualified home buyers.

January 22 2010 | Posted in Mortgage, Real Estate | Read More »

First Bank of Tennessee Short Sale Process

First Bank of Tennessee Short Sale Process

Professional, but busy. Those are the three words that describe the short sale process with First Bank of Tennessee (Nasdaq:FTN), After just recently completing another short sale with FTN it’s obvious that their system is extremely swamped with sort sale requests, who isn’t right?

January 18 2010 | Posted in Real Estate | Read More »

jetBlue Airlines Develops Longtime partnership with Dunkin Donuts and Fox Tv

jetBlue Airlines Develops Longtime partnership with Dunkin Donuts and Fox Tv

Well it was bound to happen, JetBlue (Nasdaq:JBLU) has partnered with Dunkin’ Donuts. The partnership seems like a natural fit for jetBlue, who offers express and international flights out of Logan airport adjacent to Quincy. However, a savvy investment analyst is left to question why jetBlue didn’t partner with the now distressed Krispy Kreme donuts.

January 18 2010 | Posted in Business | Read More »

5 Question You Should Ask Your Quincy Real Estate Agent in Our Current Economy

5 Question You Should Ask Your Quincy Real Estate Agent in Our Current Economy

Are you experienced with Short Sales? In today’s Quincy real estate market it’s essential that your real estate agent to well versed in the short sale/pay market. Since Obama’s administration has implemented so many programs that promote foreclosure avoidence the local Quincy real estate market can definitely expect more short sales in 2010.

January 17 2010 | Posted in Buying, Real Estate, Selling | Read More »