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Author: auren Baier Kim
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 10:21 AMReal Estate
Grappling with rising expenses and struggling to make ends meet, local governments – who rely heavily on property taxes for funding — are raising property tax rates, provoking anger ... [Read more]
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Author: By MARTIN A. VAUGHAN
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 10:19 AMReal Estate
Soaring property values in recent years swelled the coffers of counties and municipalities, raising calls for property-tax cuts. Now, even as foreclosures and dwindling home sales shrink local tax ... [Read more]
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Author: Debra Allen
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 01:21 PMReal Estate
Have you ever walked into a beautifully decorated model home and been captivated by it? Did you find yourself dreaming of bathing in that spa-like bathroom, cooking meals in the gourmet kitchen or ... [Read more]
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Author: Jamie Smith Hopkins | Sun Reporter
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 11:10 AMReal Estate
U.S. home sales show unexpected rise as sellers cut prices, but many experts are still cautious
U.S. home sales increased unexpectedly last month for the first time since the middle ... [Read more]
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Author: by D.C. Fowler
Thursday, March 13, 2008 03:46 PMReal Estate
Here are 10 frequently asked short sale questions that are very helpful especially if you are just getting started or considering short sales as a means to acquiring pre-foreclosures.
1. ... [Read more]
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Author: By Marcy Gordon, AP Business Writer
Friday, March 14, 2008 08:21 AMReal Estate
WASHINGTON — Prospective home buyers would get easier-to-understand information on mortgage terms and save an average $700 in closing costs under a proposal to be unveiled Friday by ... [Read more]
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Author: Amy Hoak from MarketWatch
Thursday, March 13, 2008 03:53 PMReal Estate
If you're planning to sell a home in 2008, it's time to start thinking about how to make that home stand out from the rest.
But beware: Homeowners aren't able to recoup as many improvement ... [Read more]
Throughout the closing process, you will have been given various documents, some being mandatory government disclosure documents. These disclosures are meant to keep you fully informed in regard ... [Read more]
Prior to the actual closing day, there are several things you should do to be certain that your real estate transaction will close on time, and that everything will go smoothly. A day or two ... [Read more]