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05/31/2012
Better Business Bureau is issuing a warning about Silver Star Real Estate Group. Since March, BBB received several complaints about this company from across the United States and Canada. Consumers have alleged Silver Star took money to sell their timeshares and then company representatives stopped answering phone calls or returning messages.
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05/17/2012
The BBB is warning home buyers and investors about a new real estate venture by the owners of Smart Solutions Financial Services, the subject of a previous BBB alert.
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07/18/2011
Woman Has No Current Offer to Rent Her House
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06/14/2011
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05/02/2011
Taking the leap and leasing a commercial office space can be a frightening prospect. But if you ask the right questions and take the time to do your research, you’ll avoid the common pitfalls.
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01/05/2011
Are you putting down a rental deposit that allows you to move in --- or will someone move on with your money?
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08/03/2009
Estate planning isn’t only for the wealthy, nor is it a topic people enjoy thinking about. BBB advises consumers that if they own something of value they would like to pass on to family or loved ones at their death, they should create an estate plan.
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08/25/2008
Arlington, VA – August 25, 2008 – Better Business Bureau announced findings from its second BBB/Gallup Trust in Business Index survey, noting American consumers say in a seven-month period their trust in businesses has fallen in 13 of 15 industries measured, with an overall composite Index decline in consumer trust of 14 percent. And nearly half (47 percent) of those surveyed say they have only “some, very little or no trust at all” in companies they do business with in everyday life.
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10/01/2006
If you’re thinking about selling your home, you may be considering using the services of a real estate broker or agent. But before you sign a listing agreement, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the agency that works for a competitive marketplace, wants you to be informed about your choices.
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09/28/2006
Typically, the decision to hold an estate sale is made in the wake of an illness or death, a trying time. To further complicate matters, the household may be located in another town or state, far from the family member trying to coordinate things. Since most folks do not use estate sales services with any regularity, they are uncertain how to proceed.
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07/18/2006
[Arlington, VA., July 18, 2006] -- Sometimes the victim is a retired senior strong-armed into signing some papers under the misconception that they are being granted a reverse mortgage. Or it’s a desperate homeowner who can’t make his monthly adjustable rate mortgage payment and transfers his deed to obtain some financial relief. Other times, it’s a family that has suffered huge medical expenses, is facing foreclosure and succumbs to a stranger’s offer to “buy” their property.
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10/07/2002
The responsibilities associated with being the executor of a person's estate should never be taken lightly. Being an executor can involve a lot of work. In some cases, the executor may be called upon to arrange for burial or cremation ceremonies; search for such key documents as insurance policies and financial records; ensure that such on-going bills, such as mortgage and auto payments, are paid on time; and make certain that the deceased's properties are kept secure until disposed of, as delineated by the will or the court.
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09/11/2002
The slumping stock market is driving some consumers to purchase real estate as an alternative investment. If you are considering buying a lot or piece of land, the Better Business Bureau warns you to first do some research.
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07/01/2000
You've worked hard for your money, and made every attempt to be a conscientious saver. So it's only natural that you want some control over what happens to your assets in the event of your death. At the very least, you probably want to minimize or avoid potential hassles and headaches for your loved ones.
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07/01/2000
You've worked hard for your money, so it's no wonder that you'll want some control over what happens to your assets in the event of your death. At the very least, you probably want to minimize or avoid potential hassles and headaches for your loved ones.
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