Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
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Taking a tax deduction on an RV as a home
The rules for deducting mortgage interest on income taxes are broader than you might think.
2 min read Nov 26, 2013 -
What to do if there’s a lien on your house
Getting a lien placed on your house is serious stuff. Here’s how to try to get it removed, if you can.
2 min read Nov 20, 2013 -
Roth IRA withdrawal rules to buy first home
People often confuse the withdrawal rules of traditional IRAs with those of Roth IRAs.
3 min read Sep 26, 2013 -
External obsolescence devalues property
Ugly, smelly, loud neighbors dent home values up to 10 percent. What can you do about them?
2 min read Jul 30, 2013 -
Homebuyer tax credit claims and payback
Some taxpayers will have to claim the first-time homebuyer credit or begin paying it back.
4 min read Feb 21, 2013 -
Capital gains rules for citizens, foreigners
Your home sale in Norway could affect your U.S. tax return, but won’t hit your husband.
2 min read Jan 17, 2013 -
Claim mortgage interest on third home
You have latitude on how to claim mortgage interest when you own several properties.
2 min read Jan 03, 2013 -
Tax loopholes that mainly benefit the rich
The tax code contains many breaks that benefit the rich at everyone else’s expense.
5 min read Dec 17, 2012 -
Get the most from your home repair dollars
If you’ve put off home maintenance chores, here’s how to prioritize to get the most for your money.
3 min read Nov 16, 2012 -
5 least affordable cities to buy a house
Do you live in one of the least affordable housing markets? We crunched the numbers to find out.
Nov 01, 2012