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	Will bank modify the mortgage on rental home? Do you want to be honest with your lender? No? Then maybe you can get a loan mod on a rental. Housing market healing, but recovery takes time An expert says housing is on the mend, but full recovery will take time. Housing recovery: Where do we stand? An expert looks at the challenges and opportunities in today's housing market. Why real estate agents list their own homes Many agents handle their own home listings. The reasons aren't entirely mercenary. Can I prune my neighbor's pesky, sappy pine? The "heritage" pine next door has a tradition of dripping sap on cars. Time for a chainsaw trim? Video: Deciding between buying and renting When choosing between renting and buying, it is important to first weigh all of your options. Flapping, snapping flag drives nappers mad Who's more American: The guy who flies a noisy flag all night, or his sleep-deprived neighbors? Before wall tumbles, talk to your neighbor An uncomfortable talk with the guy next door won't be as messy as a collapsed retaining wall. Split homeownership through 'tenants in common'? Banks offer fractional loans that make it possible to divide ownership of a home. Grill the owners, locals before buying 'raw' land You don't want to spoil your purchase of unimproved land, so ask plenty of questions first. Avoid these 5 first-time homebuyer mistakes Buying your first home? You can learn your lessons the hard way, or by reading this. 6 tips for buying a newly constructed home When you buy a brand-new home, you have to look for what's there -- and what's missing. 5 emotional mistakes homebuyers make You know how wondrous it feels to fall in love? Don't do that with a house. And other tips. Oceanfront property on sale: Big discounts Buying a cheap home near the sea is possible, especially if you have cash and you act fast. Home values: Check out the 5 worst markets These cities had the biggest home value drops in 2012's second quarter, according to the NAR. 'Con' I halt the sale of our home to a thug's family? What do you do when you're selling a house next to a preschool, and the buyer's kin is a goon? Waiting for home values to hit bottom? Too late! In many places, you'll pay more than just three months ago. And what's with prices in Detroit? Check out the top 5 housing markets on the rise Home values have turned a corner, rising in most of the U.S. See the cities with the biggest gains. HUD-1 settlement statement: a borrower's guide Read the missing manual for the HUD-1, a form that itemizes fees in a real-estate transaction. Why won't town chill out on unpermitted work? Why is the city making a fuss? The unpermitted addition on our rental was made 25 years ago! How to market your home to international buyers There's a whole world of homebuyers out there. First step: Take lots of photos of your casa. Can a knock on the noggin nix a home deal? She sold her house while recovering from a head injury. Can her family rescind the sale? How foreclosures affect buyers and sellers The foreclosure crisis means buyers have to be smart and sellers need to get serious. Renting to the foreclosed Despite dinged credit, former homeowners hit with foreclosure can make good tenants. Don't sell a smelly house Trying to sell a stinky home? You'll be in deep doo-doo if you don't eliminate foul odors. Buyers want a 1st-floor bedroom It is a truth universally acknowledged that a homebuyer in possession of a purchase contract must be in want of a first-floor bedroom. Buyers want homes that maintain value Among other things, homebuyers in 2012 want a move-in-ready house. Buyers want homes in move-in condition Homebuyers want to be buyers of homes that are in move-in condition in 2012. Homebuyers want homes in handy locations Homebuyers want to be buyers of homes in convenient, handy locations in 2012. Buyers want functional homes Homebuyers have a hankering for a functional home in 2012. Read about what homebuyers want in 2012 on Bankrate.com. Buyers are looking for open floor plans Homebuyers want homes with open floor plans in 2012. 5 cheap tips to boost your home's value Looking for cheap ways to make buyers lust after your home? These are almost free. How 3 homeowners fought their property tax bills Property taxes are appealing only when that means you're fighting them. See how it's done. Infographic: Educate yourself on the word 'escrow' Scrap everything you know about the word "escrow," and read this infographic. Home values: Check out the 5 worst markets These cities had the biggest drops in home value in 2012's first quarter, according to the NAR. Check out the top 5 housing markets on the rise Maybe it's the sandy beaches or the water, but these five cities had soaring home prices. Buyer, beware additions done without permits Buying a house with additions done on the sly? An inspector is the last person to worry about. Calculate the money you need to buy a home You part with a lot of cash when you buy a home. Here are some expenses to tally. House prices rise and fall just about equally There aren't many inexpensive houses for sale, the Realtors say. But tell that to Detroit. OK to cancel contract with real estate agent? Is there a cooling-off period during which you can fire your real estate agent without penalty? How to sell your home, even when it's vacant Does your house feel all empty inside? Here's how to sell a home that's unoccupied. Will a cash-out refi come back to bite me? There are times when home sellers wish they hadn't used their property as a piggy bank. Video: What is a closing? A real estate transaction comes to a close with a meeting to officially transfer the property. What you need to know about comps Comps. Homebuyers and sellers have heard of them. But what, exactly, are comparables? How do I properly buy property from a relative? Is it OK if a homebuyer keeps her relationship with her brother-in-law a secret from her bank? Homebuyers, know this when shopping online Shopping online for a home opens up creative possibilities you might have missed.

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