Buying a Home
Buying a home can be a daunting task, no matter how many times you've done it before. Find tips and tricks to finding the perfect house in these articles.
10 Things to Consider Before Buying Your First Home
How the First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit Worked
Are you financially ready to buy a house?
5 Things You Should Do Before You Move Abroad
5 Tips for Preparing for Professional Movers
Do You Have to Tell Buyers Your House Is Haunted?
10 Things to Know About a Home Appraisal
How Do You Evict Your Freeloading Friend?
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Homeowners associations have often been notorious to deal with, especially when it comes to violations or disagreements. So if you want to get the most out of yours, you have to know how to deal with it properly.
By Sarah Alban
Housing cooperatives offer benefits that make them an attractive option for many people. Learn what the benefits of housing cooperatives are in this article.
Finding affordable housing can be a daunting prospect. But there are still some creative ways you can save money on the cost of putting a roof over your head.
By Matt Sailor
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Section 8 is a federal rent-assistance program for low-income families. Learn how the Section 8 housing program started in this article.
Section 8 housing is available to low-income families. Learn about the factors that dictate who gets Section 8 housing in this article.
The amount of insurance you need depends on how much your house would cost to rebuild and how much it would cost to replace your possessions. Learn about how much homeowners insurance you need from this article.
The decision regarding how to insure the contents of your home depends on your lifestyle and finances. Learn more about how replacement cost relates to actual cash value from this article.
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The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America helps people who normally can’t qualify for a home loan to become home owners. You can learn more about how this nonprofit agency helps people buy houses in this article.
A Realtor who is brought in to help sell a home is also known as a buyer’s agent. You can learn more about how Realtors serve homebuyers in this article.
While NACA’s goal is to provide financial assistance to lower-income Americans, there aren’t any income limitations for becoming a member. You can learn more about how to become a member of NACA by reading this article.
Eviction proceedings for tenants who don't pay rent can move pretty quickly. Learn how long a landlord has to evict you from this article.
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Lenders give loans to prospective homeowners for a number of reasons.
Property management companies deal with rent collection and repairs, and help find tenants. Learn how property management companies help landlords in this article.
Property taxes are what help pay for local public services. Learn how property taxes are calculated in this article.
Your mortgage payment is only one part of your monthly outlay, and other expenses have to figure in to your total debt per month.
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Property tax rates are based on the value of your land and your government's budget. Learn why your property tax was adjusted in this article.
Property taxes generally go toward public services. Learn how you can deduct your property taxes in this article.
Subprime loans are meant for people with low credit ratings. Learn how subprime loans are put together in this article.
The Internet offers a plethora of real estate sites to help you in your house hunt. Learn if online house shopping really works in this article.
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More than 17 million Americans live in manufactured homes. What do they know that the rest of us don't? Read on to find out the 10 advantages of a manufactured home.
Foreclosing on a home involves several steps, disclosures and legal filings. Much like a purchase, the process can be long and stressful. So how do these complex transactions leave the door open for fraud?
Slowly, the manufactured home is gaining respect. Could it be because the houses, with all their perks and benefits, are less expensive than traditional homes, too?
The mortgage crisis has forced many homeowners into foreclosure, and this comes with an added risk: Con artists use a variety of fraud schemes that target the people and lenders involved in foreclosure. What are some examples of this fraud?
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A home inspection before you buy can save you a lot of money and grief. Learn if home inspections are really necessary from this article
Home inspections cover plumbing, foundation, construction and more. Learn more about what should be on a home inspection checklist from this article.