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Tips for refinancing your mortgage

June 30, 2009

Bad news: property values are way down, to the point where many people are sitting on mortgages at or above what they paid for their house. Good news: mortgage rates are low, making it a great time to refinance. You can also install energy efficient appliances to put some money in your pocket. But before you refinance—be [...]

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Foreclosure: preying on the vulnerable

September 30, 2008

The StarTribune did a good piece on two vunerable adults who were preyed upon by unscrupulous mortgage brokers and lenders. While this article is about two people who were legally classified as vunerable adults, the reality is that when it comes to understanding personal finance, especially the more complex issues involved in subprime loans, many [...]

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5 Mistakes Home Buyers Make

September 5, 2008

5 Mistakes Home Buyers Make | SmartMoney

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Ten home upgrades that actually pay off

September 5, 2008

Real Simple has a list of 10 home upgrades you can make that will actually pay off when you sell your house. Highlights from the list: Painting your house, inside and out (pale yellow homes sell faster and for more money, apparently); Updating the kitchen, as long as you don’t go overboard; Updating a bathroom, [...]

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National Association of Realtors finally caves on internet listing

May 29, 2008

The Justice Department and the National Association of Realtors reached a tentative settlement in an antitrust lawsuit. The NAR was seriously hampering the ability of newer, lower-cost realtors to list properties for sale online. As anyone who has recently gone house-shopping knows, you have to go to a traditional broker if you want to see [...]

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