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Is the Mortgage Tax Deduction Still Relevant?
The mortgage interest rate deduction is a financial benefit for millions of American homeowners. But could there be an end to that deduction soon?
Read →Four Strategies for the Home Seller Where the Appraisal Comes In Below the Offer
With so many homes dropping in value in recent years, many home sellers are getting âsticker shockâ when they get their appraisal. What do you do if your home appraises for much less than what you expected?
Read →Four Ways to Get a Good Deal on Your Home Purchase
Have you been searching for a home but you are not exactly sure what a fair price is to pay? With these suggestions and tips, you can be certain that you are not overpaying.
Read →Microsoft announced today that it was boosting its dividend by 20 cents per share, or 25%. Its new dividend will be 80 cents per share, payable quarterly.
Read →California and Florida Hit Hard in Underwater Mortgages, Arizona and Nevada Hit Still Harder
California and Florida each have about 2 million underwater mortgages, and together account for more than a third of the underwater mortgages nationwide. But, Nevada and Arizona have a much greater percentage of mortgaged properties that are underwater.
Read →Is it Moral to Walk Away from Your Mortgage?
Many troubled homeowners feel guilty about walking away from their mortgages. Is walking away the moral thing to do?
Read →Four Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Buying your first home can be one of the best or one of the worst experiences of your lifetime. Make sure you do it right.
Read →First Priority Bank Offering 1.5% APY Savings Account Guaranteed Through September
First Priority Bank if offering a 1.50% APY savings account rate that is guaranteed through September 30, 2011.
Read →Four Questions That Your Mortgage Lender Will Ask
Meeting with a mortgage lender may seem like an intimidating process. But if you know some of the questions they are going to ask, you can be prepared and less intimidated.
Read →What are Some Pros and Cons of Buying an Older Home?
Are you trying to make a decision between buying a newly built home and a home that was built several decades ago? Here are some advantages disadvantages of older homes to help you make your decision.
Read →Mortgage Rates Fall to Record Lows - Could Stay Low for Some Time
Mortgage rates fell to record lows this week, with the 30 year fixed rate mortgage approaching 4%.
Read →A Brief Guide about Escrow
The term "escrow" is used a lot in the mortgage industry. Here is a brief description of what it is and how it works.
Read →More Homeowners Choosing Short Sales over Foreclosure
Short sales are becoming more and more popular in today's housing market. Is there a reason for the surge in popularity?
Read →Are Foreclosures Causing Health Problems?
Foreclosures are running rampant in todayâs housing market. But are they causing more than just financial problems for people?
Read →Many Current Home Sales are Foreclosed Properties
Foreclosed homes make up a big chunk of current home sales. So what exactly is going on in the housing market these days?
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