Real Estate
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Foreclosure Help
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If You Don't Have a Job to Pay the Mortgage
Each week, I receive dozens of letters from readers. The vast majority of them are in trouble financially, mostly because they've lost their job and can't pay their bills. more
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Tips of the day: Avoid these mortgage and foreclosure scams Photos
If you're falling behind on your mortgage, others may know it, too -- including con artists and scam artists. Potential victims are easy to find. more
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Pitfalls of trying mortgage restructuring
Ray Rodriguez's mortgage bank told him in March he's eligible for a government-supported mortgage loan restructuring that would make his monthly mortgage payments affordable, clear his loan's delinquent status and let him keep his family in their home. more
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New wave of mortgage foreclosures may be coming
Call it son of subprime. Experts warn that a new wave of mortgage foreclosures may be coming soon and could rival the default rates for subprime mortgages and slow efforts to find bottom in a prolonged national housing slump. more
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Renter's Guide
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When landlords default
Renters aren't immune to the heartache of foreclosure. When their landlords default on the mortgage, tenants could be squeezed out of a place to live. But often renters aren't aware of their rights in these situations. more
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Foreclosure crisis creates unique hardships for renters Photo
After working a full day and tending to her three children, the last thing Latasha Jones felt like doing was making the rounds in her apartment complex to collect contributions for the building's water bill. But she had no choice _ the landlord, in foreclosure, had abandoned the building and stopped... more
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Should you rent or buy during difficult economic times? Photo
Surely we've learned a thing or two from the sub-prime mortgage crisis: Don't buy a home for $500,000 when you can only afford half that, no matter what mortgage lenders tell you. more
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What to do if you're moving Photo
If you changed your home or business address, you'll want to remember these six tips to ensure you receive any refunds or correspondence from the IRS. more
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Home Trends, Tips and Tricks
More on Home Design
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Shades, Raised Platform May Improve View in Awkward High-Rise Rooms
I sometimes wonder if those who design and build houses and apartment buildings today ever pause... more
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When Is a Foreign Architectural Style a No-No?
Thematic designs are fine for restaurants and entertainment venues, but they seldom look appropriate... more
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Does the Ceiling Always Have to Be White? No
Today's ceilings are perhaps the most ignored of all the surfaces in a room. One reason, I am sure,... more
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Custom Cabinetry Can Solve Mobility Difficulties
Cabinetry, whether a movable piece of storage or a built in, should be designed first for its... more
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Designing a Room for Baby, Keeping Future Adaptations in Mind
It's hard enough to select colors and furnishings for a multipurpose room. And it's even harder to... more
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As Winter Looms, Time to Think Porches, Patios and Terraces
Even though winter is just beginning, it's not too soon to make plans for inside/outside spaces such... more
