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Avoiding tax on home-sale profits
The way things used to work aren’t how things work nowadays. Congress scrapped the old rule that required you to reinvest the proceeds of the sale of your home in a new, more-expensive property in...
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8 Quick Fixes to Increase Value
To attract buyers, sellers must up the ante to convince them that their property offers what many want most — top value for dollar expended. Here are eight fast fixes: 1. Buff up curb appeal....
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How High Tech Home is Your Home?
If the latest technology or entertainment options are important in your new home, add the following questions to your buyer’s checklist. 1. Are there enough jacks in every room for cable TV and...
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17 Tips for Packing Like a Pro
Moving to a new home can be stressful, to say the least. Make it easy on yourself by planning far in advance and making sure you’ve covered all the bases.1. Plan ahead by organizing and budgeting....
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5 Things to Know About Homeowner’s Insurance
1. Know about exclusions to coverage. For example, most insurance policies do not cover flood or earthquake damage as a standard item. These types of coverage must be bought separately. 2. Know about...
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5 Property Tax Questions You Need to Ask
1. What is the assessed value of the property? Note that assessed value is generally less than market value. Ask to see a recent copy of the seller’s tax bill to help you determine this information....
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Foreclosures Decrease Nearby Vancouver, WA Home Values
TO WALK or “NOT” TO WALK …… Borrowers considering a strategic default need to be aware and recognize the damaging impact their actions can have on others. Not many would care about strategic defaults...
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Put a hold on Vancouver, WA Home Foreclosures
— Until lenders demonstrate that they are adhering to all existing laws, regulations, and contractual guidelines related to loss mitigation and foreclosure legal process, the civil rights groups...
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10 Tips for Lowering Homeowner’s Insurance Costs
10 Tips for Lowering Homeowner’s Insurance Costs 1. Review the Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange (CLUE) report on the property you’re interested in buying. CLUE reports detail the property’s...
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Vancouver, Wa Real Estate Prices
Housing Starts Rise in September Spending on construction rose 0.5 percent in September with home building and government projects leading the way, the U.S. Commerce Department reported Monday....
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