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US Senate and House Passed the Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension! -
Lee Graham (21)    
Home buyers rejoice! Good news has come for the housing market! On November 5, 2009, The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 extended the tax credit available to first time home buyers, in addition to adding in a new credit for existing homeowners.
What does this mean for... ( added 8 days 6 hours ago.) |
Developing a Real Estate Niche around Pets -
 - Greg Smith (26)  
Pets are a great niche to focus on when selling real estate. Americans spend billions of dollars on pets every year and some of that could go into your pocket if you know how to market to the pet owners in your area looking for a home.
For the purposes of this article, I am going to focus on... ( added 10 days 6 hours ago.) |
New Way To Report Loan Mods That Might Not Hurt Your Credit -
- Jim Johnson (174)  
Jim Johnson
A mortgage modification might not hurt your credit rating. There is a new way to report loan modifications to mortgages.Like many people considering a mortgage modification, George W. of Everett, WA., wonders how it will affect his credit score. Unlike most people in this situation, George has... ( added 11 days 8 hours ago.) |
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Packing to Make Your Move Easier -
- Dylan Taft (105)
Moving can be one of the most angst-ridden tasks we face, or at least the packing portion of it. It seems like it takes forever to fill the boxes with our precious belongings. Few people look forward to packing for a move, but with a little pre-planning, a good collection of sturdy boxes and a... ( added 15 days 7 hours ago.) |
Foreclosure - Taxes You Didn't Know You Would Pay -
- Michael Pollak (126)
Imagine this, you get a bill from the IRS for unpaid income tax after you filed your tax return. You think to yourself, "How on earth did I not pay enough in tax? It gets deducted automatically from my paycheck." You read through the bill to find that the IRS says you did not report this... ( added 17 days 5 hours ago.) |
Appealing For Lowering Your Property Taxes: the Smart Guy’s Guide -
Antoine Grier (27)
Ever since the State stopped assuming that your only house is your primary residence, property tax bills shot up for everyone. Yes, if you have not declared the fact that your only residence is your primary residence ready yourself to cough up more in property taxes. The simple solution is to... ( added 21 hours 42 minutes ago.) |
Moving Your Cat to Your New Home -
- Mike Ciucci (311)
When you buy a new home there are many things that can be stressful about the experience for you; the most stressful part of this endeavour for your cat, however, is moving from one familiar location to a new, unfamiliar one. Your old house is a comfortable and familiar territory for your feline... ( added 2 days 8 hours ago.) |
Details of Spanish Rental Contracts -
Melissa Chappell (100) 
The popularity of purchasing a buy-to-let property along the coastal resort towns in Spain has lead to a variety of misunderstandings and general confusion regarding the rights of owners and tenants. Understanding Spanish rental contracts can assist with both owners and tenants to know the extent... ( added 2 days 9 hours ago.) |
Stepping Stones to a Short Sale -
- Greg Smith (26)
When people find themselves in the horrendous position of having to give up their home due to a financial crisis, the thought of foreclosure is extremely stressful. But there is one solution that may take some of the sting out of such a loss the short sale, or pre-foreclosure sale.
The process... ( added 10 days 2 hours ago.) |
Five Easy Tips for Year-Round Curb Appeal -
- Greg Smith (26)
The phrase "curb appeal" has literally become a household word in the last few years most homeowners want their house to have that pizzazz on first glance. So how does one get the nod from neighbors without spending too much money in the process?
One of the first things you can do is take an... ( added 10 days 2 hours ago.) |
Brightening Up Your Home for Sale -
- Carlos Montes (80)
If you are selling your home in the fall or winter months, it is important to ensure that your home doesn't appear to be dull and dim for prospective buyers; whatever season you're buying a home in, it's nice to tour a house that doesn't make you feel like you're being shown a cave. There are a... ( added 15 days 8 hours ago.) |
Shoestring Staging -
- Carlos Montes (80)
With less money to go around in our economy these days, it's more important than ever to do as much as we can with as little as we have; this is true in all aspects of our lives, right down to selling our homes. For many people who're struggling financially these days the idea of spending at... ( added 17 days 1 hour ago.) |
Easy Steps to Short Sale Success -
- David Abernathy (99)
Having to step away from owning a home is not easy for anyone, regardless of the circumstances that created the situation. In order to avoid the worst case scenarios, such as foreclosure or bankruptcy, homeowners might consider the selling their home using the short sale system.
While going... ( added 18 days 2 hours ago.) |
Home Improvements – Adding Value To Your Home -
Danny Luke (12) 
DIY has long been a hobby of the British; in recent years DIYers have had one eye on what the homeowners want for their property, but at the same time having one eye on the potential resale benefit of their work.
First-time buyers keen to move up the ladder are most involved in home... ( added 10 hours 59 minutes ago.) |
How to Secure your Phoenix Winter Vacation Home for the Summer -
- Roger Selway (92)
It's May in Phoenix , Arizona and it's getting hot! You and your retired Snowbird friends are heading for a cooler climate. Here are 35 strategies to help you secure your home for your departure.
There are a number of general things to do in preparation for "flying north." Make sure to update... ( added 352 days 10 hours ago.) |
What Is An Energy Performance Certificate? -
Martin Fretwell (0)
Energy performance certificates are intended to provide prospective property owners and tenants with an indication of the potential energy usage of the property and the environmental impact as measured by CO2 production. Our government estimates that over a quarter of energy usage in the UK is... ( added 1 year 30 days ago.) |
Why Real Estate is Your Only Investment Option -
Jeff Brown (10,529)    
Jeff Brown 
The return on investment for real estate is not slightly better than other options but tens if not hundreds of times greater than any other type of what are often deemed as "safer" investments. It is why seven out of ten of the wealthy invest in real estate. It is the safest and most consistent... ( added 1 year 203 days ago.) |
The Seven Sins of the Roommate Search -
Paul Bell (4) 
The phrase "a roommate from Hell" seems to be universally recognized as the term to describe a roommate who drives us insane with his or her incredibly bad behavior.
It's a fairly emotional expression but it sums up our need to express the anger, frustration and sometimes awe at the outrageous... ( added 2 years 162 days ago.) |
Re-Roofing Your Home Before Selling -
- Rob Tendick (2,252)
I once heard a wise man in the roofing industry say the best advice he could give about keeping the rain off your head and out of your home was to keep a bucket and an umbrella handy. Well, he was kidding of course. Since roofing isn't cheap, and putting a new roof on a home is certainly a pricey... ( added 2 years 244 days ago.) |
Installing Low Voltage Landscape Lighting -
Kristi Cole (72) 
Kristi Cole
Having your outdoor landscaping look beautiful both day and night
can be as simple as installing low voltage lighting. Low voltage
lighting is available in abundance of styles and can add emphasis to
key elements of your home or garden at night, it will also make it
safer on your walkways... ( added 2 years 360 days ago.) |
13 Things Your Landlord Doesn't Want You to Know -
John Hopkins (3,029)  
John Hopkins
Landlord-tenant disputes are common and can become very emotional. Knowing the legal rights and obligations described below will help you avoid these types of disputes. To start, renters have rights. Some of them are outlined below for your review. Whether you are signing a lease, already in a... ( added 3 years 152 days ago.) |
Earnest Money - What You Need To Know -
Steve Gillman (10,717)
You include earnest money with an offer on a house to show the seller that the you are serious about purchasing the house. It becomes part of the down payment if the offer is accepted, is returned if the offer is rejected, or is forfeited if you pull out of the deal for reasons other than those... ( added 3 years 164 days ago.) |
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Expired Listings - 7 Reasons Why Homes Don't Sell -
Bonny Puckett (191) 
Bonny Puckett
You listed your home several months ago, hoping for a quick sale and a good profit. During the time you have had it listed, you have watched other homes come on the market and sell already. But for some reason, your home still hasn’t sold. What do those other homes have that yours doesn’t?
... ( added 3 years 169 days ago.) |
Pricing Your Home To Sell Fast In a Buyers Market -
Bonny Puckett (191)
Bonny Puckett
The condition of the real estate market has rapidly changed from a sellers market, where buyers were fighting over homes and submitting offers above the list price, to a buyers market where the right pricing now plays a very important role in getting your home sold. As a homeowner, you want to... ( added 3 years 182 days ago.) |
How Much Is My House Worth? -
Steve Gillman (10,717)
Are you wondering "how much is my house worth?" I have two answers for you. First, if you don't really need to move, it is worth whatever you say it is. If you think, "I wouldn't sell this house for less than $300,000," then it is worth that much to you. If you need to sell it, though, what it is... ( added 3 years 222 days ago.) |
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