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August 2011 - Posts

Tuesday, August 30, 2011 11:22 AM

Despite all the hoopla, buying is still cheaper than renting in most U.S. cities.

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Home prices have taken such a beating and demand for rental units has increased so much that it's now cheaper to buy a two-bedroom home than to rent one in most major U.S. cities. According to real estate web site Trulia, buying
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Thursday, August 25, 2011 11:23 AM

Why Your Green Home Improvements Aren't Paying Off

By: Karin Beuerlein Forget big savings on your energy bills if you make green home improvements. Instead, choose green retrofits and home improvements that offset rising energy prices. Progress $ E K Save Money Med $110–$220/yr Effort Low 1 wknd
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011 1:06 PM

What not to do before buying a home

A lender will examine your debt-to-income ratio to qualify you for a mortgage. Debt-to-income ratio is the percentage of your gross monthly income, before taxes, that is reserved to pay down debt. If you're serious about buying a home avoid these
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011 9:59 AM

Showing & selling your home while owning pets

When preparing your home for an open house our professionals strongly encourage homeowners who have pets to relocate the animal during viewing hours. This protects your pet from the common occurrences that come with foot traffic, such as an open front
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Monday, August 15, 2011 11:38 AM

Zillow: Expect a 'bumpy road ahead' for real estate

Home values won't bottom until 2012 or beyond, economist says By Inman News Inman News™ Share This var switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({ publisher:'e0a0cbd0-a0a7-45c8-979c-61918712327d' }); While home values remained essentially flat in the
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Thursday, August 11, 2011 9:00 AM

Seven Out of 10 Renters Say Owning a Home is a Top Priority

Washington, DC, July 06, 2011 Most Americans still believe that owning a home is a solid financial decision, and a majority of renters aspire to home ownership as a long-term goal. According to the 2011 National Housing Pulse Survey released today by
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Monday, August 08, 2011 10:49 AM

Mortgage Scam: Equity Stripping

By: Donna Fuscaldo Published: June 13, 2011 The equity stripping mortgage scam could leave you with a hefty mortgage balance — but no place to live. Never do business with anyone other than a nationally known bank or trusted local institution. Image:
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Tuesday, August 02, 2011 1:31 PM

.Attic Bedroom Remodel: Return on Investment

By: John Riha Published: December 3, 2010 An attic bedroom remodel adds value and extra living space without increasing the size of your house. An attic bedroom can become the extra room under your roof that hosts teenagers, guests, or even the masters
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