Thursday, December 31, 2015

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Don’t Miss These Home Tax Deductions


From mortgage interest to property tax deductions, here are the tax tips you need to get a jump on your returns.

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Monday, December 28, 2015

3 Ways to Write a Tempting Offer When Buying a Home -


While these three tips don't guarantee your offer will be chosen, they will help you be competitive so you're one step closer to landing your dream home.

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Sunday, December 27, 2015

So Los Angeles is Having a Huge Museum Free-For-All Day On The Last Sunday of January


They call it the Museum Free-For-All Day and it’s been happening for over a decade now. Here’s how it works:

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Monday, December 21, 2015

4 Home ‘Improvement’ Projects That Can Hurt Your Property Value


If you think bigger bedrooms are better than more bedrooms, think again. Before you spend time and money on a home renovation project, make sure it’s worth the expense.

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Sunday, December 20, 2015

The Sneaky Science of Selling Your Home Revealed!


Selling a home isn’t just about slapping down a fresh coat of paint—you need to delve into home buyers’ brains and figure out what makes them tick.

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Friday, December 18, 2015

Housing's new crisis: Half your income for rent -


Demand has clearly outstripped supply, despite a recent boom in apartment construction and a 35 percent jump in the number of single-family rental homes since the housing crash.

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Thursday, December 17, 2015

The 5 Real Estate Trends That Will Shape 2016


It’s almost the new year. Get ready to break out the Cristal: We had a great 2015—the best year for housing since 2007. And our forecast here at realtor.com® projects an even better year in 2016.

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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

The Loophole That Could Help You Buy a Home Even If You Have a Lot of Debt


But before you apply for a loan, be sure to look over those four Cs of lending: credit, collateral, capital and capacity.

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Sunday, December 13, 2015

Fixing Credit Report Errors Online Gets Added Heft


DISPUTING mistakes found on your credit report has become a bit easier because of expanding electronic options for challenging errors.

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Saturday, December 12, 2015

10 Easy Tax Moves You Should Make Now to Increase Your Tax Refund


With the holidays around the corner, most of us are focused on decking the halls or charting out our New Year's resolutions. But the end of the year is also the ideal time to take actions that could lower your tax bill.

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Friday, December 11, 2015

How to Home In on the Right Neighborhood for You


Location, location, location. As the real estate agents say, it’s the No. 1 attribute in real estate. But it’s not just true when it comes to assessing a home’s value—it’s also a key factor in determining your future happiness.

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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

10 Home-Buying Costs You Need to Know About


Knowing what you’re paying for—like these 10 common costs—can ease that check-writing pain.

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Sunday, December 6, 2015

Homebuying: 4 Critical Steps for the Final Walk-Through


Here are some things buyers should consider before and during their walk-through.

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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Why You Should Buy a Christmas Tree ASAP This Year


A smaller supply of natural Christmas trees may leave people scrambling to find the annual holiday staple. Find out why your tree may cost more this year.

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