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The Secret to Saving Money            Saving money is not a matter of math. You will not save money when you get that next raise. You will not save money when that car is paid off. You will not save money when the kids are grown. You will only save money when it becomes an emotional priority. We...

Decision Time Draws Near for First Time Buyer's Credit While the economy continues to show signs of improvement and many housing markets are beginning to heat up, scores of would-be buyers are still waiting on the sidelines for further positive housing trends. But for first-time buyers, time is r...

By TIM PARADIS and SARA LEPRO, AP Business Writers Tim Paradis And Sara Lepro, Ap Business Writers - 53 mins ago NEW YORK - The Dow Jones industrials are back above 9,000 for the first time since the beginning of January. Investors snapped up stocks across the market Thursday, sending major index...

The rush is on.  The deadline for purchasing a home using the $8000 tax credit is November 30, 2009.   You might be surprised to find out how quickly the remaining days left to take advantage of the "free" money from the government will click away. Let's take a look at how you might use up your t...

7 Things to Look for in a New Neighborhood   Whether seeking solace, activity, churches, or green space, every homebuyer looks for a different combination of attributes in a new community.  Choosing a neighbourhood that suits your needs and wants is one of the most important decisions you'll make...

Foreclosure Fundamentals - Going with the Pitch By Rick Sharga RISMEDIA, July 8, 2009-Baseball can be a humbling game. Few other occupations reward failure so handsomely. The best hitters-those who fail 70% of the time-earn millions of dollars a year.  I was fascinated watching my son's Little Le...

Home Staging - Getting a House Ready to Sell For a faster sale and higher price Home staging involves the same commonsense advice that real estate agents have been giving home sellers for decades, but with some fresh additions. The process takes preparations for getting a house ready to sell a bi...