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Mortgage Companies Forgiving Homeowners Big Time

First report of the foreclosure abuse settlement shows banks swiftly pardoned half of the $20 bil required

First report of the foreclosure abuse settlement shows banks swiftly pardoned half of the $20…

By Sakina P. Spruell

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Mortgage Rates Slightly Above All-Time Low

Average on a 30-year loan is currently below 3.6%

In recent weeks, U.S. mortgage rates have fallen across the board, causing the housing market…

By Sakina P. Spruell

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It Pays to Own

Landlord and homeowner Magda Brown uses her multifamily home to help defray the cost of homeownership

“My landlord owned a few buildings and I loved his lifestyle,” says Brown, now 30.…

By Tamara E. Holmes

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Housing Market Gets A Boost with Increased Home Sales

Report by the National Association of Realtors show an increase in home sales.

July showed a 2.3% increase in the number of homes sold.

By Sasha King

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5 Tips for Renting Your Vacation Home

Know the rules before filing your tax forms

If you plan on making some extra cash by renting your vacation home this year,…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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Interested in owning your own home? Alleviate some of the stress with these house hunting…

By Sasha King

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Beyond Homeownership

Military benefits gave Brian McLean, 27, and his wife, Robin, 29, a great head start…

By Sakina P. Spruell

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Preview B.E. Business Report: How to Recover From Home Foreclosure

Also: Sea World President Terry Prather; Entrepreneurs of the Week Rodney Hughes and Tony McGee

Author Valerie Coleman Morris provides solutions for those recovering from home foreclosure

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Ask the Money Coach: Should You Walk Away from Mortgage Debt You Can’t Afford?

Carefully consider the potential pros and cons from walking away from your mortgage

How to carefully consider the potential pros and cons of walking away from your mortgage

By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

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4 Inexpensive Ways to Boost Your Home’s Value

Eric and Monta Baskerville knew the house they bought in 2009 was a good find,…

By Tory Parrish

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