October Newsletter
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Deduct Dues and Subscriptions!
Don't forget to write off your homeowner association dues, magazine subscriptions and any dues necessary for managing investments.
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Real Estate Market News
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Improve Your Home and Have Uncle Sam Pay for It
Source: EnergyStar Uncle Sam will credit you 30% of the cost up to $1,500 in 2009 for improvements to existing home that make your home more energy efficient. Find out how Uncle Sam will pay for your caulking, duct sealing, and much more… |
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10 Housing Markets Likely to Rebound Soon
Source: REALTOR.org Housing prices in these 10 real estate markets are likely to remain flat but property values will increase in value next year. See if your city made the list! |
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15 College Towns with Underpriced Real Estate
Source: US News Buying low is a key to success in any real estate purchase and college towns are great places to buy as they are active and students keep the towns young. Real Estate Bargain hunters – check out real estate in these university towns! |
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Stretch your Dollars by Buying a Dream Foreclosure
Source: MarketWatch Foreclosures are attractive, as most banks and financial institutions will price the properties at 20% to 30% discount. But finding a good one can be a challenge - learn how to find your dream foreclosure! |
Real Estate Finance News
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Mortgage Rates Stay Below 5%
Source: Freddie Mac According to Freddie Mac, mortgage interest rates are below 5% and are averaging at 4.8%. A year ago these rates were close to 6.46%. Compare your current rate with the market to make sure you are not overpaying! |
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Make Lower Home Mortgage Payments Now
Source: Freddie Mac Uncle Sam will lower your mortgage payment if your loan is owned by Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, or any of the major banks under the Making Home Affordable Program. Find out if you are eligible to Lower Your Payment Today! |
International Real Estate News
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What does $56.6 Million Buy You?
Source: NY Times Hong Kong is going through its own real estate bubble - and an apartment was sold for $56.6 Million dollars - setting a new record price per square foot for Hong Kong. Take a look at what you get for spending $11,350 per square foot in Hong Kong! |
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House Hunting in France
Source: NY Times Prices have dropped 10 percent in the French Riviera and in Provence - but the limited supply in St. Tropez is protecting it from the housing downturn. Find out what a dream house in Côte d’Azur will fetch! |
