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11/27/2007 Could You Lose Your Home Loophole?
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In the fuss and furor over whether or not Congress will act in time to prevent millions of Americans from getting hit with Alternative Minimum Tax next year, another piece of legislation that needs more attention isn't getting it. That's the Mortgage Relief Debt Forgiveness Act, which started off life as a separate bill but has since been folded into the same AMT relief bill Congress is trying to get passed right now.
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11/26/2007 Reducing Utility Costs Doesn't Have to be High-Energy Task
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Even in sunny San Diego, California, the weather has taken a turn and is cooling off, and that means it's a good time to make sure that your home is energy-ready for winter.
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11/26/2007 Picking Your Real Estate Agent
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A real estate agent is your liaison in the home market. Not only will they be able to smooth the buying process, from negotiating with sellers to taking the house to closing, they can help you determine what kind of home would best fit your lifestyle (condo, townhouse, rural single family, investment property, etc.).
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11/26/2007 Is Washington Ready For Mortgage Reform?
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Lenders and lawmakers have been clashing on Capitol Hill during the past few months, and now for the first time a serious attempt at mortgage reform has a chance of passage.
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11/26/2007 How to Handle Low Ball Offers
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If your house has been on the market for quite a while (3 to 6 months), you may have already dropped your price and now you're waiting for the buyers to rush in and make wonderful offers on this now-priced right property. And then it happens.
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11/26/2007 Hot Tubs And Dirty Secrets
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There is little that compares to a hot tub especially, if you live in a cold environment and have one outdoors.
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11/26/2007 Green is Good for Building, And Profits, Too
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The "green" signs of success have been on the walls of homes, commercial buildings and other property types for several years, and they are increasingly being erected by savvy (and profitable) builders nationwide. From the winning element in the Builder's Choice award competition, to builders self-mandating the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED certification, to a recent American Institute of Architects (AIA) survey that found a sharp rise in homeowner preference for residential kitchens featuring eco-friendly and sustainable materials, "green" is here to stay. The good news for builders is that there is still time to get into the "green" mix.
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11/26/2007 Buying A Home Remains A Good Deal
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Spread the word.
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11/26/2007 Things to Consider Before You Sign a Commercial Lease
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Before you sign a commercial lease here are some important points to consider so that you don't get locked into a space that isn't suitable for your needs.
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11/26/2007 Buying A Home Isn't Stupid, Says NAR
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The National Association of Realtors has had its share of battles this year, but none is more frustrating than the national media telling homebuyers that investing in a home is a stupid idea.
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