Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
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Short sale could beget hefty tax bills
The tax clock is ticking for homeowners considering short sale and facing foreclosure.
3 min read Oct 03, 2012 -
Neighbors funnel their rain into our yard
When the adjacent property uses your backyard for drainage, try diplomacy first, then threats.
2 min read Aug 26, 2012 -
Cashing in on deferred passive losses
There is no gray area about whether to use rental losses to offset income or gain.
2 min read Jul 31, 2012 -
Beware scams when cutting property taxes
It’s free to challenge property taxes. Watch out for companies that want to charge you for it.
2 min read Jul 18, 2012 -
Places with the most extreme weather
Need conversation starters? These weather facts will blow your friends away at the next party.
5 min read May 02, 2012 -
Save on singles’ housing costs
Housing is likely to be the biggest expense for a single person. Here’s how to trim it.
1 min read Mar 14, 2012 -
The cost of attending an awards show
Celebs get the royal treatment for awards shows, but what would it cost a regular Jane to go?
4 min read Feb 23, 2012 -
5 ways to get the best price at pawnshops
More people are pawning their old treasures. Find out how to score the best deals.
3 min read Jan 26, 2012 -
How 3 homeowners fought property tax bills
Property taxes are appealing only when that means you’re fighting them. See how it’s done.
3 min read Jan 25, 2012 -
Deducting investment interest expense
Your mortgage interest can offset investment income from dividends, interest and capital gains.
2 min read Jan 12, 2012