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Building Sweat Equity in Your Home

December 3, 2012 No comments yet
Buying a home is a great way to improve your family’s financial security. The main way this happens is through home equity. What is equity?

7 Reasons to Own Your Home

December 3, 2012 No comments yet
Why own your own home? There are many reason including tax breaks, appreciation, equity and many more.

Infographic: Home Buyers and Sellers in 2012

November 26, 2012 No comments yet
How well do you know today’s home buyers and sellers? Find out who they are and what they need from you.

Uptrend Expected Through 2014 in Housing Market

November 13, 2012 No comments yet
Lawrence Yun , chief economist of the National Association of Realtors®, said the housing market clearly turned around in 2012. “Existing-home sales, new-home sales and housing starts are all recording notable gains this year in contrast with suppressed activity in the previous four years, and all of the major home price measures are showing sustained increases,” he said.

8 Tips to Guide for Your Home Search

October 29, 2012 No comments yet
A solid game plan can help you narrow your homebuying search to find the best home for you.

House hunting is just like any other shopping expedition. If you identify exactly what you want and do some research, you’ll zoom in on the home you want at the best price. These eight tips will guide you through a smart homebuying process.

Street Names Make a Difference on Asking Prices?

October 1, 2012 No comments yet
The street name of a neighborhood can affect the asking price on a home, at least according to a new survey by Trulia.

Trulia analyzed the median asking price per square foot among various types of address suffixes, like “Lane” and “Park.”

Simple Tips for Better Home Showings

May 8, 2011 No comments yet
18 Helpful tips to showing a better home.

Can you claim home buyer tax credit?

February 16, 2011 No comments yet
If you bought a home last year, you may be eligible for a tax credit of up to $8,000 when you file your 2010 tax return. But before you start shopping for hardwood floors, make sure you qualify. And even if you’re eligible, you’ll need to take extra steps to prove that your claim is legitimate.



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