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Mortgage Applications Rise as Rates Fall
Filed under: News, Buying, Financing, Refinancing Brian Chan/Alamy By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK -- Applications for U.S. home mortgages rose last week as interest rates declined, an industry group...
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For Sale: Wayne Gretzky's Thousand Oaks Mansion
Filed under: News, Celebrity Homes, Selling ZillowThe front door of Wayne Gretzky's house is flanked by immaculate hedges and looks onto a tiered black fountain. APJanet Jones and Wayne Gretzky By...
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For Sale: Jack Osbourne's Spanish-Style LA Home
Filed under: News, Celebrity Homes, Selling ZillowJack Osbourne's newly renovated, 1926 gated home has high ceilings with Spanish-style beams. APJack Osbourne By Emily Heffter Perhaps inspired by his...
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Sellers, the Real FSBO Deal Demands Preparation
Filed under: News, Advice, Selling The Associated PressIt's common home sellers to wonder if they can go at it alone. By Brendon DiSimone Many sellers entertain the idea of selling their home without...
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How to Know If You Should Keep Renting Instead of Buying
Filed under: News, Advice, Buying, Renting ShutterstockHomebuyers have to be ready to commit their time and money. By AJ Smith One question I heard frequently throughout my 20s was, "When are you going...
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For Sale: Affordable Homes in the Most Affordable Markets
ZillowWhat's affordable in Minneapolis? This charming and updated three-bedroom, two-bathroom bungalow. By Sharona Ott Some metros are known for their sky-high home prices. However, metros with...
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Secrets to Getting Multiple Offers on a Home
Filed under: News, Advice, Selling ShutterstockDon't assume your home will get multiple offers. By Brendon DiSimone Homeowners hear that the real estate market has finally turned a corner and assume...
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Is Your Home Ready for Your Retirement?
Filed under: Home Improvement, How To ShutterstockConsider replacing doorknobs with handles. By Dave Bernard You may be more than ready to retire, but what about your home? If you hope to age in your...
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Knowing Air Conditioning Jargon Can Save You Thousands
Filed under: Advice, Home Improvement zeevveez/FlickrTraditional air conditioners use a refrigerant cooling system that takes a ton of energy. By Abby Hayes If you're like most Americans, you probably...
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10 Reasons Why Homeowners Have an Edge on Renters
Filed under: News, Advice, Buying ShutterstockThe homeownership rate remains relatively low. By Kimberly Palmer Homebuying has earned a bad rap in recent years: The subprime mortgage crisis and ensuing...
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For-Sale Craftsman Homes, Like Those on 'American Dream Builders'
Filed under: Design, News, Buying Zillow This light-filled home in Seattle is adorned with leaded-glass windows, boxed beams and a built-in dining room buffet. Craftsman homes, an early 20th-century...
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Home Equity Loans: Why They're Back, and Better
Filed under: News, Advice, Home Equity ShutterstockHave you gotten a pitch from your bank for a home equity loan? By Vera Gibbons Last year, homeowners recouped about $1.9 trillion in lost value,...
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Alternatives to Putting 20 Percent Down on a Home
ShutterstockRaising a 20 percent down payment isn't an easy thing to do. By Geoff Williams It's a mantra often repeated in the real estate industry: If you want to buy a house, you need a 20 percent...
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How Renting Out Your Home Can Help You Buy Another
Filed under: Advice, Buying, Investing, Renting ShutterstockUse projected rents for your property to show additional income. By Scott Sheldon One of the biggest obstacles homebuyers will face is being...
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'American Dream Builders' Episode 6: Before & After
Filed under: News, Home Improvement This week on American Dream Builders, the teams faced yet another set of smaller spaces to redesign. Team Red and Team Blue headed to Glendora, CA, where two...
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Are There Best Times to Buy, Sell or List a Home?
Filed under: Advice, Buying, Selling ShutterstockReal estate inventory tends to fluctuate by season. By Brendon DiSimone A common question from a buyer or seller is: What is the best time to buy or...
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Home Finance: Exploring Alternatives to the 30-Year Mortgage
Filed under: Advice, Buying, Financing, Refinancing Shutterstock"Over one-third of U.S. home sales in 2013 were all-cash deals." By Geoff Williams If you're buying a house, chances are you'll take out...
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Comparing Loan Types on a $200,000 Mortgage
Filed under: Advice, Buying, Financing Shutterstock By Chris Birk Mortgages aren't one-size-fits-all products. Loan types and lenders all have different requirements, benefits and drawbacks. Some...
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Home Staging on a Budget: 10 Simple Steps That Sell
Filed under: News, Home Improvement, How To, Selling Shutterstock"Cleaning out the clutter just creates so much space, and that's what people are looking for -- space." By Teresa Mears You've decided...
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Exposing Some Common Homebuying Myths
Filed under: Advice, Buying, Financing, Credit ShutterstockFriendly advice can perpetuate common homebuying myths. By Becky Frost If you are a first-time homebuyer, friends and family members may be...
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