On the other hand, when a property is bought below market and immediately sold at profit with the help of a corrupt appraiser who "verifies" that the value of the property is actually double the initial purchase amount, mortgage fraud is indicated.

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The attractive row houses nearby are now selling for double or more their purchase value, especially in the area that borders neighbouring Columbia Heights, whose attractive brownstones stand shoulder to shoulder with new high-end condos.

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Purchase should compete alongside Marc Hunter in the lightweight double sculls, continuing the partnership from the 2008 Olympics, while Reed has spent the 2010 World Cup season in the pairs with Andy Hodge.

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When it comes to tablets, 8% of global consumers currently own a tablet PC and 8% plan to purchase one in 2011, which suggests the market could double in 2011, the survey finds.

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Double up, he says, but erase the risk in the second purchase with option trades.

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Purchase volume and revenue should grow in the low to mid double digits, driven by rapid growth in debit cards and international markets.

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