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Americans' Expectations Align to Encourage Home Buying
Date: 4/24/2012 More consumers may be looking to purchase homes with a shift in several key housing market indicators, according to Fannie Mae's March 2012 consumer attitudinal National Housing Survey. More Americans now expect both home rental and home purchase prices to increase over the next year. Nearly half of consumers expect higher rental prices, the......Read More
Home Economics: Saving Power Costs in the Home
Date: 3/27/2012 Winter has been relatively mild and virtually snow-free so far in many regions. That's helped take the chill off utility costs. In fact, the people who monitor such things say electric bills are down, especially in areas like the mid-Atlantic. But there's a way to cut costs even more, though it may not be immediately obvious: Slay the vamp......Read More
Tax Tips: What You Need To Know if You Bought or Sold a Home Last Year
Date: 3/13/2012 With tax season in full swing and the dreaded April deadline right around the corner, there are a number of important things that those who were on either side of a home transaction last year should keep in mind when it comes to filing this year's taxes. A look at the Internal Revenue Service's tax tips page shows that if you have a gain......Read More
Preparing for a Home Inspection: Pillar To Post Helps Buyers and Sellers with All Their Inspection Needs
Date: 3/6/2012 For buyers and sellers alike, home inspections are a crucial part of the home-buying and -selling process. While setting up a home inspection once you have an offer on your home is an important piece of the puzzle, taking the time to prepare for the inspection can be just as essential. In fact, Jay Gregg, director of marketing at Pillar To P......Read More
