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Five Things to Know About Home Insurance Coverage

5 Steps to Boost Your Home's Value

Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell a Home?

Mortgage Closing Costs: What You Need to Know

Why You Need a Home Inventory

Five Ways to Save on Energy Costs

Smart Steps in Renting a First Apartment

Preparing Your Home for Sale

Refinancing

Is This a Good Time to Refinance?

How Do We Deduct Interest on a Loan to Refinance a Real Estate Investment?

Tax Issues

Who can deduct interest on second home?

Do I get a step up on my securities on the death of spouse?

Do property taxes increase the basis of a home?

What Is the Tax Benefit of Owning a Home?

Taxes on Sale of Inherited House

Tax Breaks for Homeowners

Homeownership: The Tax Implications of Trading Down

How Do I Deduct Mortgage Payments on a Duplex I Live In?

Who Can Deduct Interest on a Mortgage?

Does My Mother Owe Capital Gains on Property Received in a Quitclaim Deed?

Reverse Mortgages: The Pros and Cons of Cashing In

1031 Exchange

Can I Do a 1031 Exchange to Help My Son Buy a House?

How Long Can I Delay Renting Property Involved in a 1031 Exchange?

Can my parents do a 1031 exchange for an addition to their home?

Will Proceeds From a 1031 Exchange Be Taxed?

Can I Do Another 1031 Exchange on Property That Hasn't Been Rented?

Mortgages

Who gets to deduct mortgage interest: I or my ex?

Can I Deduct Interest on My Half of Mortgage

Savvy Steps in Shopping for a Mortgage

Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?

Tips for Lowering Your Mortgage Payments

Qualifying for a Mortgage in a Tough Economy

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