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About real estate: Clock is ticking for owners to file claims over faulty foreclosures Dec 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Q. I recently received a letter from a group called Rust Consulting stating that I may qualify for a free "Independent Foreclosure Review" and perhaps get some money back because I lost my home to foreclosure in 2010. Is this offer legitimate, or is it a scam? Also, what do you know about Rust Consulting?
Prospective heir has trouble finding late mother’s assets Dec 14, 2012 12:00 AM
Q. My mother passed away three months ago, leaving behind a house with a mortgage that is fully paid and some other assets. The problem is that we never discussed her wishes for her estate because it made us both feel uncomfortable, and I don't even know if she had a written will.
About real estate: U.S. Job corps offers free training to millions Dec 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Nearly 3 million Americans have learned construction-related skills or studied other professions in the Job Corps, a free program available to low-income youths between the ages of 16 and 24.
How to deal with a neighbor’s messy yard Nov 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Homeowners and sellers can pursue several strategies to get a neighbor to clean up a yard that has become an eyesore. One is to offer to pay for yard work. It may cost several hundred dollars, but raise your selling price by thousands.
About real estate: Transferred military personnel can qualify for big tax break Nov 23, 2012 12:00 AM
A little-known federal law allows many members of the armed services who are transferred to another state a chance to keep their income taxes to a minimum — or sometimes to avoid them altogether.
About real estate: Be wary before enrolling in pricey ‘no-money-down’ class Nov 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Seminars and courses that promise to teach folks how to buy property without a down payment are a dime a dozen. Obtaining a sales license first usually is a better idea.
How to speed insurance reimbursement after disaster strikes Nov 9, 2012 12:00 AM
Millions of insurance claims will be filed in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, but savvy homeowners can take a few simple steps now to get their reimbursement as quickly as possible.
Haunted houses claim Civil War spirits and an evil madame who was no lady Oct 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Surveys suggest that more than half of all Americans believe in ghosts and haunted houses. In fact, some believe that the ghosts of several Civil War soldiers haunt the Gettysburg Battlefield and several buildings there in Pennsylvania.
How to appeal a property-tax bill Oct 25, 2012 12:00 AM
As many as 60 percent of all homeowners are paying too much in property taxes. A successful appeal can save $100 or more, year after year.
‘Pocket listing’ not a good idea for most sellers Oct 19, 2012 12:00 AM
Home sellers hoping to get the best price need to give their property maximum public exposure, and a "pocket listing" usually won't provide it.
How tenants can get an edge in today’s tight rental market Oct 12, 2012 12:00 AM
Apartment vacancy rates have plunged in many areas, but savvy prospective tenants can take a few easy steps to improve their chances of snaring the next rental unit that comes along.
How to protect your home, family in power outage Oct 5, 2012 12:00 AM
More than half of all homeowners suffer a power blackout each year, but a few simple steps can help keep it from turning into a catastrophe.
Homeowners can be sued, jailed for ‘attractive nuisances’ Sep 28, 2012 12:00 AM
An owner who has someone trespass on their property can still be sued and held liable for an injury, whether it's a youngster or an adult-age thug.
Buyer’s inspection report can be valuable negotiating tool Sep 21, 2012 12:00 AM
A homebuyer who pays for an inspection report isn't required to give the seller a copy, but can use it to lower the sale price or get other concessions if problems are found.
Even recent borrowers can save money by refinancing today Sep 14, 2012 12:00 AM
The prolonged drop in mortgage rates has made it worthwhile for many homeowners to get a new loan, even if they have refinanced in the past few years.
Feds expected to require lenders to offer ‘no-fee’ mortgages soon Sep 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Buyers and refinancers could save thousands of dollars in cash closing costs, but would have to pay a higher interest rate, under a new federal plan that is likely to take effect early next year.
Warning signs that a remodeling contractor may not be on the level Aug 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Q. We are planning a large remodel and have interviewed several contractors for the job. One contractor says he will do the work for a price that is about 40 percent below all of the other bids, but only if we are willing to pay him for the entire job upfront in cash.
New utility scam heats up with summer temperatures Aug 24, 2012 12:00 AM
The record heat that has gripped most parts of the nation has brought con artists out of the woodwork, promising $1,000 in federal aid to help homeowners pay their cooling bills.
Bargain homes at tax-deed sales can be difficult to find Aug 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Some good homes are available at tax-deed sales, but chances of picking one up for just a few thousand dollars are slim.
‘Kickback’ plan could land buyer in legal trouble Aug 10, 2012 12:00 AM
Lenders often are wary when a buyer hopes to get cash from the seller after the transaction closes. And, of course, there's no easy way to guarantee that the seller would indeed give you the money he promised.