You have spent hours organizing, cleaning and pricing your items for your estate sale, and you have chosen a date that is not on a holiday weekend. You have made some eye-catching signs to entice people to come by and shop, and you have told every family member and friend about your upcoming sale
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10/14/2015
Newer homes, especially those geared toward first-time buyers, are often devoid of the level of architectural detail you would find in older or more expensive homes. If you're not a fan of the big, boring box look, you can easily add in some detail to up the charm factor. And, many of these proje
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10/14/2015
With rental prices rising, you may be wondering if now's the time to become a landlord. There are advantages to renting your current home while you purchase another to live in.The advantage to renting your home is that you're likely paying a homestead mortgage interest rate, which will make it ea
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10/14/2015
Question: I am having trouble figuring out what constitutes an improvement and what is ordinary maintenance. Thinking ahead to selling my house in a few years when the market rebounds, I have been keeping accurate records so that I can deduct these costs to lower the capital gains. Recently, I re
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10/14/2015
Few things in life are more exciting than buying your first home. The feeling of turning the key for the first time (or clicking the garage door opener) is thrilling. You'll likely feel a sense of pride like never before. But getting to that point may be a challenge. And the challenges won't end
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10/12/2015
The Know Before You Owe disclosure form issued by The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will go into effect on October 3, 2015. The rule provides for easier-to-use mortgage disclosure forms that clearly lay out the terms of a mortgage for a homebuyer.But some lenders and real estate agents say
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10/12/2015
With autumn here it is time to get your house in shape for the cooler months ahead. Fall is a great time to take care of the little things that can make a big difference for you and your home. Getting ready for colder weather means checking, repairing, and prepping your home to withstand the upco
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10/07/2015
Just about every residential rental or lease agreement contains a late charge provision; and from time to time questions arise as to what is fair or reasonable in that regard. Can a late payment fee be too high? Are there legal limits or guidelines?It is perhaps surprising, given the abundance of
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10/07/2015
Neighborhoods with good schools often carry higher value for home buyers with children, so if you want to raise values in your neighborhood, supporting school improvement may be a valuable undertaking.Improving the ranking or reputation of local schools involves community investments on many leve
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10/07/2015
If you're selling a home that needs updating, you'll net more for your home because you're making it look closer to new. You're solving problems that current buyers don't want to take on, making your home more competitive in today's market.According to the latest Leading Indicator of Remodeling A
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10/05/2015