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Mortgage Rescue Scammers Continue to Hound Troubled Homeowners
Fraudulent foreclosure “rescue” professionals have continued to use half-truths and outright lies to sell services that promise relief and then fail to deliver. -
Choosing the Right Mexico Real Estate Agent
An important aspect of purchasing real estate in Mexico is finding the right broker. It is not a requirement to have a Mexico real estate license—which means that anyone can do it. However, there is a professional association that adheres to ethical standards. -
Some Strategies for Home Sellers
A profit on the sale of your house or condominium qualifies for an “exclusion” from taxes of up to $250,000 in profit on home sales for single filers and up to $500,000 for married couples filing jointly. Make more, and you'll be stuck with taxes on the excess. -
So You Think Owning a Home Will Make You Happy?
Owning a home has long been viewed as the cornerstone of the American Dream. Now, a new research paper challenges that conventional wisdom. -
The Fairness Issue: How to Cope with the Flood of Foreclosures
Will President-elect Barack Obama rescue troubled homeowners? -
Mortgage Crisis Bailout: Relief for Some, Risk for Others
Does the mortgage crisis demand a government bailout? The mortgage crisis is behind a nationwide drop in home values and a crisis in confidence that is impeding all types of lending.
