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The median price of new and existing homes dropped 10%, to $225,000, in the fourth quarter of 2006 over the same period a year before, according to the National Association of Home Builders. The value of remodeling has been shrinking, too: A homeowner who finished a basement - a $57,000 job on a...
02/27/2007
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Tax year 2006 is the first for which you can get a tax break for making your home more energy efficient.You can take a 30 percent credit up to $2,000 for the cost of solar water heating or photovoltaic equipment in your home. You can get a 10 percent credit up to $500 for insulation and heat-redu...
02/27/2007
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Private mortgage insurance (PMI) can be a very expensive cost associated with paying your mortgage. And though you could deduct mortgage interest from your taxes, until Congress approved the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006, you could not deduct PMI.When you don't have enough money for a f...
02/27/2007
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There are many homeowner insurance companies, so choosing between them can be a challenge. Here are the main points to keep in mind when selecting an insurance company:LicensingNot every company is licensed to operate in each state. As a general rule, you should buy from a company licensed in you...
02/12/2007
