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Take A Peek Inside 19 Living Rooms In Actors’ Homes

Posted OnMar 31, 2017

By Melissa Minton When actors are not on location for an upcoming movie or television show, they retire to their high-design homes around the world. In their living rooms, celebrities (and their designers) incorporate cozy fireplaces, comfortable seating, bold art, and warm lighting to create spaces that are perfect for any occasion, whether they are

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7 TAX BREAKS EVERY FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER MUST KNOW

Posted OnMar 07, 2017

The tax landscape changes yearly. Congress meets occasionally to review and adjust the tax code, so first-time homebuyers must stay on their toes to understand year-to-year tax changes. The government provides tax breaks for existing and new homeowners to incentivize buying homes. Homeownership offers multiple home tax deductions, tax credits and other breaks that aren’t

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First-Time Home Buyers On: The Finances

Posted OnFeb 28, 2017

By Adrienne Breaux (Image credit: Reagen Taylor ) How long do you need to save up for a down payment? How long does it take to get approved for a mortgage? Buying a home—especially for the first time—is a learning process, made all the more intense thanks to the fact that large sums of money

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Where House Flippers Can Get Financing

Posted OnFeb 24, 2017

By Robyn A. Friedman Chris Gash Until recently, home flippers—investors who buy houses to improve and resell for a quick profit—had few options for financing. Now, traditional lenders and crowdfunding firms are increasingly willing to put up the money. Luxury-home flips can be lucrative, but risky. “With one flip, you could make the same amount

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See inside ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ home that’s on the market

Posted OnFeb 21, 2017

Millions mourning the recent loss of Mary Tyler Moore will be heartened to see photos of the Minneapolis home where she lived in the popular ’70s show that carried her name. The stone Victorian mansion’s exterior was used in the show, but Mary’s actual apartment was a Hollywood set. It was meant to be

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Think You Know The Best Time Of Year To Sell Your Home? Think Again.

Posted OnFeb 14, 2017

By Jessica Cates The best time of year to sell is a hotly debated topic. Many experts agree that spring is a safe bet, and industry research backs this up. But, a recent Redfin report also brings some surprising data to light. Read on to learn which seasons will help you sell faster and for

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Is It Hard to Get a Mortgage?

Posted OnFeb 07, 2017

Standards have tightened from the pre-housing bubble days, but are they actually tough? Daniel B. Kline From the early 2000s through the housing bubble’s burst in 2006, mortgages were extremely easy to get for anyone with even decent credit. Back in those days, legitimate banks and lenders offered no-documentation loans — mortgages where the

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5 ways the housing market will be different in 2017

Posted OnJan 31, 2017

By Devon Thorsby A view of the Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO neighborhood on June 24, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.Drew Angerer/Getty Image The end of a year always has people wondering what the next will bring. And after a year like 2016 – with its political upsets, social uncertainty and

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The Renovations That Will Pay Off the Most for Your Home in 2017

Posted OnJan 17, 2017

panic_attack/iStock New year, new home improvement projects? Whether you’re dying to update your kitchen, add a half-bath, or kick back on a brand-new deck, it pays off big-time knowing just what kind of return on investment your dream renovation might deliver. And you’re in luck, because Remodeling magazine has just released its annual Cost vs. Value report,

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How to Create a Warm, Inviting Winter Listing

Posted OnJan 03, 2017

By Patti Stern, PJ & Company Staging and Interior Decorating A Welcoming Curb Appeal Maintain a polished look by keeping gutters clean and shrubs trimmed. Be sure to also remove any hazards by shoveling, sanding, and removing any ice or snow from the driveway, walkways, and sidewalks. To engage buyers on a gloomy day, keep

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