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Buying a Vacation Home in a Down Market: The Pros and Cons
A slumping real estate market may bring advantages to those looking for that second, or even third, vacation home. But there ... |
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Deciding to Remodel or Move
A growing family means remodeling existing space, expanding or moving. Checklists and professional input can help you decide ... |
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Department Of Housing And Urban Development
Also known as HUD, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development was established in 1965 to develop national policies ... |
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Determine Your Flood Risk
The odds may seem like a million to one you'll ever experience serious flooding. But it happens more than you'd think. In ... |
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Excluded from Neighborhoods
Immediately contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) if you ever feel excluded from a neighborhood ... |
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Federal Housing Administration
Now an agency within HUD, the Federal Housing Administration was established in 1934 to advance opportunities for Americans to ... |
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Fixing Your Credit History
Simple mistakes are easily corrected by writing to the reporting company, pointing out the error, and providing proof of the ... |
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Hiring a Mover
Moving to new home can be a stressful process. If you plan on hiring a professional moving company, here are a few things to ... |
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Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon
Whether you are buying or selling, it's important to test the home for radon. |
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Home Buying after Bankruptcy
Before the housing bubble burst and mortgage default rates escalated, a home purchase following bankruptcy was relatively ... |
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How Foreclosure Works
The foreclosure rates continue to increase across the country, and many homeowners find themselves in a daily struggle to stay ... |
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How to Avoid Foreclosure
Homeowners expecting that they won’t be able to make their next mortgage payments should not panic. There are steps they can ... |
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How to Choose the Right Architect
Each architect has his or her own style, approach to design and methods of work. So, it's important to find an architect who ... |
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How to Reduce Radon Levels
Reducing radon levels in your home is serious business. Here are a few pointers on what to look for in when hiring a ... |
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Improvement Records
Beginning on the day that you complete the purchase of a home, keep track of everything you spend on major improvements. You ... |
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Improving Your Scores
There are no easy ways to improve your credit score, but you can work to keep it acceptable by maintaining a good credit ... |
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Included Furnishings
Fixtures, any kind of personal property that is permanently attached to a house (such as drapery rods, built-in bookcases, ... |
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Investing in Foreclosed Real Estate
With interest rates coming off of 30-year lows and the stock market looking too perilous for small investors, many people are ... |
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Late Payment
If you are in danger of paying your mortgage late, send your payment via overnight mail. The cost of doing so is probably much ... |
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Lead Disclosure
Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting, buying, or renovating pre-1978 housing. ... |
