Lifestyle & Trends - Real Estate

Tax credit and deduction tips for home improvement in 2012

With the new year under way, you may be thinking about needed home improvements and how you'll use your credit to fund them. While it's important to understand your credit before making major home improvement decisions, you should also consider another kind of credit - tax credits for energy efficient home improvements.

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Tips for a secure home and peace of mind

You have many easy and affordable options for ensuring a safer home, and ultimately, greater peace of mind. Here's a home security checklist to get you started.

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Today's boomers downsize homes, but upsize the amenities

Say goodbye to the McMansion. According to a leading real estate website, Trulia.com, 2010 was officially the year that homes over 3,200 square feet ended their dominance and appeal. But don't think that downsizing means downgrading. In fact, homeowners are looking to upsize their amenities to help them enjoy every inch of their homes.

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What to do when you receive a foreclosure notice

Receiving a surprise foreclosure notice can cause shock and disbelief. But it's only a notice. Foreclosure doesn't happen until several more legal steps are taken. In the meantime, you can take a couple of actions to determine if you can - and should - fight the foreclosure and save your house.

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Loans make purchasing rural property easier

Rural living is popular for many families looking to raise their children outside the hustle and bustle of city life. If you've imagined your children running unhindered through acres of backyard, or developing a baseball game in the field with your nearest neighbors, you're probably looking into living in a more rural area.

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