Real Estate

First-Time Buyers' Tax Credit


The government's first-time homebuyer tax credit is not really a credit, it's a loan that will need to be repaid. Make sure you read the fine print.

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Lenders Scrutinize Loan Applications


Whether you are buying a home or refinancing, you'll find that lenders today are a picky and demanding bunch.

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Is Now the Time to Refinance Your Home?


Interest rates are nearing the lowest point in recent years. Does that mean you should consider refinancing your home? Maybe the question should be, can you refinance?

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What is the advantage of paying my mortgage bimonthly, instead of monthly?

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The idea is pretty simple. Instead of paying your mortgage 12 times a year, you pay half your mortgage every two weeks. Because you are, in ... Read More...

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Housing Bubble

Posted September 25, 2008 8:41 AM

Are you unsure of how we got into this financial mess? The song "Housing Bubble" will explain it all to you in less than three minutes. You'll be whistling this tune for the rest of the day.

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Can't Sell? Try Swapping Your Home for Another

Posted September 19, 2008 1:39 PM
In a tough housing market, some people have given up on selling their property and looking for someone who will swap houses with them. Read more...

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New Tax Rules Could Cost Second-Home Owners

Posted September 19, 2008 12:28 PM
Owners of multiple homes need to mark Jan. 1, 2009, on their calendars. That's the day that the rules change when it comes to how much profit you might be able to keep out of IRS hands when you sell. Read more...

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Going Green and Saving Money

Posted June 23, 2008 2:21 PM

ThirdAgers talk about how to save money and the environment at the same time. People sometimes equate green with premium prices. But there are strategies to saving money that save on resources at the same time. ThirdAgers share their thoughts.

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Question about compact fluorescents

Started by paulk on August 27, 2008
I've changed almost all of the light bulbs in my home to compact fluorescents. My question is about how the lights come on. With some bulbs, the light is almost full brightness the moment you turn it on. Others seem to take at least a minute to reach full brightness. Does anyone know why this is? Are some brands or sizes better than others?
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