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2008
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While the credit crunch has made borrowing for… or against… your home more difficult, home equity loans and lines of credit remain popular for those with equity. Stacy Johnson explains what these loans do and if you should consider them. (video runs 1:27) Leave us a comment about this tip. **...
04/25/2008
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Professional home inspectors examine existing homes using professional standards as a measure to accurately report their condition to parties involved in a real estate transaction. There are many types of property inspections offered by home inspectors, depending on your needs. These include: Pr...
04/19/2008
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We've all got it…stuff that we don't want, charity won't take…but too valuable to throw away. And if you're thinking about putting a house on the market, you MUST de-clutter. So what do you do when you want to recycle without throwing away? Easy…check out Freecycle. Stacy Johnson explains in t...
04/19/2008
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According to a recently released survey, most Americans believe the economy will bounce back by next year. Of the more than 1,000 American adults surveyed in the poll, 83% said they are "confident" they will be able to maintain their standards of living next year, and 85% are "confident" they wil...
04/11/2008
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Recent data show that nearly a million American households are at risk of foreclosure, 71% more than a year ago. Nearly 6% of all borrowers are past due on their mortgages. And the presidential candidates are trying hard to convince voters that they have the best plan for fixing the problems. How...
04/11/2008
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The old saying, "the only dumb question is the one you don't ask" couldn't be truer when it relates to your mortgage. The more you ask, the more you know. And the more you know, the better decisions you'll make when getting a mortgage. when you are ready to talk with a mortgage professional to fi...
04/06/2008
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Taxes can be complicated, which means it's easy to make mistakes…mistakes that could have gotten you a bigger refund…or could get you in hot water with the IRS. But just because a mistake is made doesn't mean it can't get corrected. Here's money reporter Stacy Johnson with some quick advice on fi...
04/06/2008
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Taxes can be complicated, which means it's easy to make mistakes…mistakes that could have gotten you a bigger refund…or could get you in hot water with the IRS. But just because a mistake is made doesn't mean it can't get corrected. Here's money reporter Stacy Johnson with some quick advice on fi...
04/06/2008
