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Fractional Property in London

Owning property in the city is a pleasing idea, but if you are only a visitor rather than a resident, the hassle of upkeep can put you off. Fractiona[...] read more »
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UK house prices 'fell 15.9% in 2008'

Ouch! The Nationwide says house prices fell by another 2.5% in December taking the average price down to £153,048 - £29,000 less than a year ago. read more »
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New Rules for Capital Gains Taxation of Second Homes

Beginning in 2009, the IRS will apply different rules for taxation of capital gains from second homes, vacation homes, and rental homes. This artic[...] read more »
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New York, Boston real estate prices expected to fall further

WSJ reports although New York has been at the epicenter of the financial crisis, housing prices in the city haven't dropped nearly as fast as citie[...] read more »
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Homeowners advised to overpay on mortgages

As interest rates fall in the UK, homeowners have been advised by one expert to overpay on their home loans. read more »
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US home prices fell at their sharpest pace in October

Home values in 20 large metropolitan areas across the country dropped at a record pace in October as the fallout from the financial collapse reverber[...] read more »
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Is now the time to invest in Real Estate?

Timing the market sounds like such an easy practice but few if anyone ever get it right all the time. Real Estate, much like stocks, is at an all tim[...] read more »
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Choosing the right lender during a crisis

An interview with Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist James K Barath about the current mortgage climate and what questions a consumer should ask a[...] read more »
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Checking Out Current Mortgage Refinance Rates

Inspired by Jim’s recent efforts to research a possible refinance, I decided to drop by LendingTree to see what they have to offer. read more »
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5 Things That Led to Real Estate Bubble and Pained ETFs

Did the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 play a significant role in the bursting of the U.S. housing bubble and the struggles of the exchange traded funds[...] read more »
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US mortgage applications hit almost 5-yr high

U.S. mortgage applications surged to the highest level in over five years in the latest week, as potential borrowers came out in droves to refinance [...] read more »
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Man Pays $21K Property Taxes In Coins

An Indiana man gave his big FU to taxes by paying $21K (in property taxes) in coins. In the previous year, he'd paid in dollar bills. This is thanks[...] read more »
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What can renters do if their landlords are in foreclosure?

If you are a renter, here are some precautions you can take to make sure you do not face an unexpected foreclosure related eviction and also a few ti[...] read more »
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Developers ask U.S. for bailout as massive debt looms

The Wall Street Journal reports some of the country's biggest property developers have become the latest to go hat-in-hand to the government read more »
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How To Deal With An Eviction Threat

Facing eviction? Here are some things you can do to ease the transition and maybe even avoid eviction altogether. read more »
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