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At the Move Advocate we think of our pets as an extension of our family. Chances are many of your clients think the same way. So when they are preparing to move cross country it is only natural that Fefe or Fido would be joining them. We need to remember that moving isn’t just stressful for us; i...
03/29/2012

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  One of the biggest myths in the real estate industry is that it is cheaper to rent than to buy. In 71 percent of the cities in the U.S., owning is now currently cheaper than renting.   In 2011, 1.4 million new households entered the rental market due to foreclosures and demographics -- i.e., th...
03/28/2012

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  The National Association of REALTORS® is predicting existing-home sales will jump 7 to 10 percent in 2012 to the highest level in five years, based on an "uneven but higher sales pattern" so far this year. Pending home sales fell a seasonally adjusted 0.5 percent from January to February, which...
03/28/2012

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  Thanks to nationwide price declines and rising rents, buying a home is now cheaper than renting one in 98 of the nation's 100 major metropolitan areas, according to a rent vs. buy index from real estate search and marketing site Trulia.   In the two remaining metros, San Francisco and Honolulu,...
03/26/2012

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Fabulous Wilmington Renovation Overview Maps Photos Features $130,000 Townhouse Main Features 3 Bedrooms1 Bathroom1 Partial BathroomInterior: 1,500 sqftLot: 1,742 sqft Location 2507 North Tatnall StreetWilmington, DE 19802USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please cl...
03/23/2012

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Watch out for the common tax-filing errors, and you'll get a maximum return without raising any red flags with the IRS. Image: David Sacks/Lifesize/Getty Images   As you calculate your tax returns, consider each home tax deduction and credit you are — and are not — entitled to. Running afoul of ...
03/13/2012

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  If you're fortunate enough to have a basement in your home, you may have the potential for a substantial amount of additional living space right below your feet. But if you're thinking of converting that cold and unappealing area to a warm and cozy new space, there are several things you'll wan...
03/13/2012

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  Mortgage rates eased this week, remaining at or near record lows as the spring homebuying season approaches, Freddie Mac said in releasing the results of its weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey. While low rates boost affordability, many would-be buyers are still unable -- or unwilling -- to f...
03/06/2012

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  "Is shopping for a no-cost mortgage a good strategy in today's market?"   No-cost mortgages are relatively easy to shop because of their simplicity, and this is as true today as it was when I last visited the question in 2004. Greater simplicity increases the likelihood of finding a better deal...
02/29/2012

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  More homes went under contract in January compared to December and a year ago, according to an index released today from the National Association of REALTORS® that tracks pending sales of existing U.S. homes.   NAR's Pending Home Sales Index, which is based on purchase contracts signed but not ...
02/29/2012
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