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Wonderful home in desirable Cooper Commons with many updated features. Spotless, Move-in Ready. Asking $ 570,000¨ Built in 2000¨ 3642 sq feet¨ 6 bedroom/2.5 bath¨ Play Pool with large grass area¨ 3 car Garage¨ Oversized kitchen w/island & breakfast bar¨ Breakfast room with additional cabinets¨ Pr...

Didn't get around to taking advantage of the Home Improvements Tax Credits in 2006? You still have time as they extend through December 31, 2007. Tax credits are available for certain improvements that relate to energy efficiency. For example, replacement windows and doors qualify for tax credits...

Question: I'm thinking about buying a home in Mexico. Where should I look and what should I keep in mind?Answer: You're not alone in your quest. The U.S. State Department estimates that there are 385,000 Americans living permanently in Mexico, almost twice the number of a decade ago. Many are buy...

Making your house more environmentally friendly can help save money, save the environment, and save your health at the same time! Here are some popular "green" projects that you can do yourself: Lighting - More than 90 percent of the energy produced by incandescent lights is heat, not light, so r...

Popular Home-Price Web Site Often Gets It Right but Can Be Way Off the Mark, We FindBy JAMES R. HAGERTYIn the year since its launch, Zillow Inc. has made millions of Americans familiar with computer-generated estimates of home values, created a new online addiction and become a staple of dinner-p...