A checklist for prospective home buyers - 2004-02-19
Freddie Mac, the federally chartered corporation that assists prospective homeowners by funneling money to the mortgage market, provides a free home-inspection guide at www.freddiemac.com/sell/ consumerkit/english/index.html.

Some highlights from the guide:

• Interview owners, asking if they are aware of termite damage, structural problems, basement moisture, leaky roof or problems with plumbing, heating and air-conditioning systems.
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Read the fine print on 'for richer or poorer' - 2004-02-19
The lights are dimmed, the music is soft, a bottle of wine rests on the table, a wonderful dinner warms you from the inside... . Time to pop the question.

And yet, we all know that financial issues are a prime cause of problems within couples. Wouldn't you want to know if your intended came with a pile of debt, a gambling habit, or a horrible credit rating that would prevent you from getting a mortgage?
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