Lifestyle & Trends - Real Estate

What to do when you receive a foreclosure notice

Receiving a surprise foreclosure notice can cause shock and disbelief. But it's only a notice. Foreclosure doesn't happen until several more legal steps are taken. In the meantime, you can take a couple of actions to determine if you can - and should - fight the foreclosure and save your house.

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Tax credit and deduction tips for home improvement in 2012

With the new year under way, you may be thinking about needed home improvements and how you'll use your credit to fund them. While it's important to understand your credit before making major home improvement decisions, you should also consider another kind of credit - tax credits for energy efficient home improvements.

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How new home trends can apply to remodeling existing homes

A significant shift in consumer preference in new home purchases is the latest by-product of the still-struggling economy. The residential construction market is shrinking and so are houses.

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Planning your new kitchen - renew or redo?

Whether you're in it for the investment, or just to freshen up the space in your home where people spend the most time, a new kitchen look could be a fun, impactful improvement to your house.

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How to avoid the 5 mistakes small landlords commonly make

Whether you're looking to make a little extra money, or are just waiting for the market to turn around before you sell, there are benefits to renting additional property you own. While being a landlord has its perks, there is some risk involved. If you're renting your property, or are thinking about doing so, there are some things you can do to make sure you protect yourself.

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