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First-time buyers should always consider resale value

In the excitement of shopping for their first home, many homebuyers forget to think about an important consideration: selling that home. It may...
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Most say it's a good time to buy, fewer see housing as a good investment

Most Americans believe the housing market has hit the bottom and that it's a good time to buy, in part because many also think rents will rise...
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Where are earthquakes most likely to occur in North America?

This is the second article of a three part series on earthquakes for prospective homeowners.The potential of earthquakes is a definite concern for...
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Would you like your new home to be in an earthquake zone?

Let’s get ready to rock and roll! Some folks might like the excitement of a reality TV approach to experiencing an earthquake; many...
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Be careful before you buy: Who owns the water on your land?

Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink!Easterner urbanites might think the term “water rights” is what cowboys fought over in...
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New tax break announced for first time homebuyers

  • News
  • February 25, 2009
Rounding out our news from the Feds this week is a new tax credit for first time homebuyers. Here, again, is the scoop from the IRS:Treasury...
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