




MORTGAGE

Federal Reserve meets
The Fed isn't going to raise short-term interest rates. Instead, the committee might describe the methods and timing of taking money out of circulation to keep inflation at bay. |
- Mortgage blog Bankrate's Holden Lewis on mortgages


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DISCUSSIONS

NEWS AND FEATURES

Mass. home sales surge in November
Federal tax breaks, historically low mortgage rates, and an improving economy sparked a record surge in Massachusetts home sales last month, but with the crucial spring selling season still to come, the question remains: Can it last? (By Robert Gavin, Boston Globe)

Christmas present for the bears
As a Christmas present for my furry and fanged friends, today I offer them Marc Roth. Mr. Roth has caused a stir in the real...
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BUYING

Homeowner's insurance 101
For anyone looking to buy insurance for the first time, here's your primer. (By Rona Fischman, Boston.com Correspondent)

ON THE BLOCK
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HOME DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT

Changes that pay
Take advantage of rebates and free audits to make your home eco-friendly (and cut utility bills). (By Aubin Tyler, Boston Globe)

DESIGNING
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PETER HOTTON
Chilling out - but not in a good way
Q. Are those ads touting a heater that will save up to 40 to 50 percent off your heating bill for real? I have a condo with four rooms and electric heat, which costs me $400 o $500 per month in the cold season. I am getting tired of those outrageous bills, even with the heat turned way down, enough ...
![]() Carol Stocker
Recommended Garden Gift Books
Here are some of the best 2009 garden books that I would recommend for holiday giving:"Oh Garden of Fresh Possibilities! Notes from a Gloucester Garden,"...
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SELLING

Developers tweak plans for Seaport Square
The developers of Seaport Square have revised several elements of the South Boston Waterfront complex, reducing the size and changing the use of several buildings to make them blend with Fan Pier and the adjacent Fort Point neighborhood. (By Casey Ross, Boston Globe)

10 steps before selling your home
Eager home buyers are few and far between. The Globe Magazine has 10 steps to hook one. |











