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Housing starts dive 10.6% in the U.S., 8.5% in the West Photo
New-home construction fell sharply last month, underscoring the fragility of the fledgling housing recovery. more
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30-year fixed-rate mortgages dip below 5% again
The average interest rate on traditional 30-year fixed-rate mortgages fell back below 5% this week, Freddie Mac said Thursday. more
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Whitney Houston Places NJ Mansion For Sale Photo
Whitney Houston has put her multi-million dollar New Jersey home where she married Bobby Brown on the market for $2.5 mlllion. more
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Tips and advice to finding, buying foreclosed houses
Buying a foreclosure is appealing to those trying to stretch their dollars. Finding a good one can be the challenge. more
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Mortgage rates rise slightly
Fixed interest rates on home loans crept back up a bit this week, mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday. more
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New Pictures: Inside Shaq's Shack Photos
Take a tour of Shaquille O'Neal's new crib! The home is located in Richfield Township, in Summit County. more
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Homeowners sue Chase over equity-freeze
A growing number of homeowners around the country are finding themselves unable to borrow against the equity in their home, as beleaguered banks take away a financial safety net many homeowners had counted on. And now some of those homeowners are fighting back. more
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Tax Advantages of S Corporation Do Not Include Shield From Self-Employment Tax
Q: In a recent article, you discussed choosing an S corporation versus a limited liability company (LLC) for holding real estate. more
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ASK THE REAL ESTATE LAWYER
Q: My wife and I have a family trust. About six years ago, we exchanged one of the properties for a house. This new house is community property with our son and his wife. They own 25 percent of the home and we own the balance. more
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Financial Questions and Answers
Q: Do credit reporting bureaus deal with American debts or foreign debts? Before I contact them, are there any pointers you can give me? more
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What to Watch Out For When Buying in an Unfinished New Home Development
Buying a new home has never been a riskier proposition -- particularly if you're buying in a development where fewer than half the homes have sold. more
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Irrevocable Trust Might Save the Farm
Q: My father owns an old family farm that he has willed to me. The will states at his passing the property comes to me instead of my mother or other family. It is a working farm that he and I have operated together. His health is failing. more
