Homeownership

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  Sell your junk for cash

  If your garage and closets are overflowing with stuff you don’t use, clean up and get some cash.

  3 min read Jul 16, 2010
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  Ex cannot claim mortgage interest deduction

  Because the ex won’t make house payments, she can’t take any deductions relating to her former home.

  2 min read Jul 06, 2010
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  4 alternative wedding registries

  Is your pre-nup message, "Forget the china; give us money?" OK, but don’t offend the wedding guests.

  3 min read Jun 14, 2010
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  Is depreciation recapture necessary?

  A couple who sold rental property wonders what forms they need to recapture depreciation.

  3 min read Jun 10, 2010
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  Home appraisals come under more scrutiny

  Homebuyers, sellers should expect delays, added costs as lenders take a second look at valuations.

  3 min read May 08, 2010
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  7 housing tax laws you don’t want to miss

  If you’re a homeowner or thinking of becoming one, these tax laws could save you money.

  6 min read Apr 02, 2010
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  Tax losses on the sale of a rental home

  A vacation home that was converted to a rental will be sold at a $100,000 loss. How is it taxed?

  2 min read Mar 30, 2010
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  More twists on the homebuyer tax credit

  A couple with a home inside an LLC wants to buy it and claim the first-time homebuyer tax credit.

  2 min read Mar 25, 2010
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  2 big homeownership expenses to deduct

  These home-related costs get special treatment at tax time, thanks to modifications in the law.

  Mar 11, 2010
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  Home improvement costs for 5 problems

  Many home repairs can be solved with a quick, cheap fix. Here’s how to decide which track to take.

  4 min read Feb 26, 2010