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Why Buying Real Estate Can Be A Smart Financial Move

February 15th, 2013 · Comments Off on Why Buying Real Estate Can Be A Smart Financial Move

Buying city real estate doesn’t just give you a place to live; it can also be a very smart financial move.

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Tags: Personal Finance

Over 70% Of US Metro Market Housing Markets Improve In February

February 14th, 2013 · Comments Off on Over 70% Of US Metro Market Housing Markets Improve In February

The National Association of Homebuilders recently released its Improving Markets Index for the month of February.

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Tags: Housing Analysis

5 Power Saving Ideas That Can Lower Your Energy Bill

February 13th, 2013 · Comments Off on 5 Power Saving Ideas That Can Lower Your Energy Bill

Whether you are energy conscious or just trying to save money, there are many steps you can take to lower your home bills while helping the environment at the same time.

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Tags: Around The Home

Clever Tips for Paying Off Your Home Mortgage Faster

February 12th, 2013 · Comments Off on Clever Tips for Paying Off Your Home Mortgage Faster

Paying off the mortgage on your home faster not only means that you’ll be able to enjoy the peace of mind that comes with completely owning your property earlier, but you may also save thousands of dollars in interest payments.

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Tags: Personal Finance

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week: February 11th, 2013

February 11th, 2013 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week: February 11th, 2013

Mortgage rates worsened for the week ending February 8, 2013 in response to strong economic data in the US and abroad.

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When Can You Buy Real Estate After Foreclosure?

February 8th, 2013 · Comments Off on When Can You Buy Real Estate After Foreclosure?

If you lost your home due to foreclosure, you probably haven’t given up on the dream of owning a new home. The good news is that a number of guidelines have changed which may allow you an opportunity to buy that new home sooner than you think.

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Tags: Personal Finance

Case-Shiller Index Shows Near 6% Home Price Gain

February 7th, 2013 · Comments Off on Case-Shiller Index Shows Near 6% Home Price Gain

Last week, the S&P/Case-Shiller Index showed home prices gaining 5.5 percent during the 12-month period ending November 2012, marking the largest one-year gain in home prices since May 2010.

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Tags: Housing Analysis

Tax Breaks Granted By The 2012 Fiscal Cliff Negotiations

February 6th, 2013 · Comments Off on Tax Breaks Granted By The 2012 Fiscal Cliff Negotiations

The Fiscal Cliff negotiations earlier this year created new tax breaks for homeowners, and extended others.

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Tags: Taxes

6 Tips For Buying An Older Home

February 5th, 2013 · Comments Off on 6 Tips For Buying An Older Home

Buying an old home is like buying a piece of local history. Here is how to do it properly.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : February 4, 2012

February 4th, 2013 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : February 4, 2012

Mortgage rates worsened last week amid evidence of an improving economy.

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Tags: Mortgage Rates