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This Month's Top Story

Renting vs. Buying: It‘s All about Finances

Renters often hear jeers that they’re paying somebody else’s mortgage. They feel pressure to escape rent increases and take advantage of low home prices last seen a decade ago. But a home still may be a stretch financially. And prices may decline further, embittering new owners who see their prized asset lose value. For most, the decision boils down to whether their jobs are stable, how much savings they would have after buying, and how long they intend to stay in the area.
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Boomers Hunt for Smaller Houses
When it comes to housing, baby boomers are different from many people in two important ways: they have more equity in their homes, and many are preparing to move.
Money-Saving Notes for New Homeowners
Turning the key in a lock that no landlord has access to, playing football in your own backyard and painting your living room bright yellow— what could be more exciting than making the jump from renter to first-time homeowner? Getting swept up in all the excitement is a wonderful feeling but then comes the scare of “what should I do now?”
Remodeling Looking up in 2012
Homeowners are ready to make 2012 a banner year for remodeling and the latest cost-for-value research suggests that getting the most bang for every buck is more important than ever.
Don‘t Forget a Home Inspection with a New Construction Home
Every home—whether it’s a resale or new—has some kind of an issue, and the reality is that there is no “perfect” house. Many homebuyers embark on their search for a home with the belief that new homes should be flawless, when this is never actually the case.

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