PMI: Why You Need It and How to Get Rid of It

Posted OnMay 27, 2015
PMI: Why You Need It and How to Get Rid of It With few exceptions, most homeowners purchasing a house with less than 20 percent down have to buy private mortgage insurance — PMI. This insurance, which makes home ownership possible for so many purchasers, covers the lender in case you default, and it generally
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Yes — You Can Challenge Your Property Tax

Posted OnMay 20, 2015
Yes — You Can Challenge Your Property Tax Typically, every few years American homeowners have the value of their property assessed by their local government. The property tax you pay is based on the local tax rate, which you have no control over (except at the voting booth!), and the assessed market value of your
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Dispelling Some Myths About Home Inheritance

Posted OnMay 06, 2015
Dispelling Some Myths About Home Inheritance Myth No. 1: You have to specifically list your home in your will. When you draft your will, you can include your home in the assets you distribute. For example, you can leave it to multiple children and direct them to sell it and split the proceeds. It’s easy
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Four Steps to Choosing the Ideal Refrigerator

Posted OnMay 01, 2015
Four Steps to Choosing the Ideal Refrigerator If you have owned your refrigerator for about a decade, it is time to buy a new one. But before you make the purchase, take into consideration certain key details to keep your appliance — and its surroundings — working long after the upgrades are complete. Get Out
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