One way to add an elegant yet lived-in look to your home is displaying some quality antique items. But antique shopping can be overwhelming for novices, and sorting the real deal from junk can be a grating experience.
Before you head out for that daylong tour of garage sales, flea or antique markets, consider the following [...]
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When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your gain "” the difference between what you paid for the stock and what you sold it for.
As Austin, Texas REALTOR® E. Frank Wade explains, the same holds true when selling a home (or a second home), but there are some special considerations.“How to Calculate Gain
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With everyone going green and builders being cognizant of the desire for green homes, why not take advantage of the abundance of more green products or eco-friendly activities?
Even if you are living in an older home, San Antonio REALTOR® Liz Voss says you can still teach an old house some new green tricks.
“There are green vehicles, [...]
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By Bob Stahl, www.MyPhoenixMLS.com
For REALTOR.com®
The most recent S&P/Case-Shiller home price indexes were released on Tuesday, reporting that home prices rose more than expected. Nationally, home values rose 1.3 percent in May 2010 from a month earlier, with 13 of 20 cities showing prices gains compared to a year ago (and 19 of 20 cities showing [...]
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It doesn't take much to turn an ordinary homeowner into a landlord. Maybe you have to move but want to keep your home and rent it out. Or you have a change of fortune "” you get married, receive an inheritance or buy a new house before you unload the old one.
REALTOR® Beth Paisley of [...]
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The West Coast rules, with California and Nevada claiming six spots on this week’s top 10 most expensive homes list. Take a look at these incredible multiple-million dollar abodes.
1. 13 bed, 23 bath Windermere FL home listed for $100,000,000: Surrounded by sand bottom lakes, this French Provincial estate sits on 10 acres and has private [...]
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This enchanting residence, at 15615 Boulder Ridge, is like something out of a fairytale. As if formal gardens with streams, waterfalls, and ponds overlooking two acres of picturesque landscaping weren't enough, the climate-controlled exotic palm conservatory is the piece de resistance.
The surrounding community is comprised of 75 percent of homeowners with children and an average [...]
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When considering whether to sell or lease a home, one should consider the potential consequences of each option.
San Antonio REALTOR® Liz Voss says the obvious and best option is to have the home sold.
“However with current market conditions, a lease may be a viable option to keep from having to pay two mortgage payments (if [...]
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The first time home buyer tax credit may be gone but assistance is still out there; so says San Pedro, California REALTOR® Lee Dworshak.Â
He notes that potential first time home buyers have options to explore when considering a move into real estate.
“One of the first hurdles when buying a home for the first time is [...]
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 Q: I am currently paying off a mortgage on a condo that is worth much much less than when I bought it. On top of that, I am also looking for a new job, and will have to pay this mortgage using some of my savings for a while. What would be the best way [...]
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