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How to Deduct Your Mortgage Interest & Equity Loan Costs

By: Richard Koreto Published: December 21, 2012 Deducting mortgage interest, as well as interest on home equity loans and HELOCs, can save money on taxes. Deducting mortgage interest is a great tax benefit that can make home ownership more affordable. … Continue reading

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9 Easy Mistakes Home Owners Make on Their Taxes

By: G. M. Filisko Published: December 31, 2012 Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score on each home tax deduction and credit. As you calculate your tax returns, consider each home tax deduction … Continue reading

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How to Use Comparable Sales to Price Your Home Article From BuyAndSell.HouseLogic.com By: Carl Vogel Published: August 05, 2010 Before you put your home up for sale, use the right comparable sales to find the perfect price. How much can … Continue reading

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Midwest leads positive pending report

Pending Home Sales Rise in October Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, November 29, 2012 Pending home sales rose strongly in October with mixed regional results, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking … Continue reading

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Tips on How To Prepare Your Home for Holiday Guests Article From HouseLogic.com By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: November 14, 2011 Is your home ready for holiday visits from friends and family? Here’s how to prepare for the invasion. I’m … Continue reading

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How to Mulch Leaves: Cheap Mulch for Your Landscaping Article From HouseLogic.co By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: November 28, 2011 Don’t toss out those fallen leaves you’ve spent weekends raking and blowing. Autumn leaves make low-cost mulch and fertilizer to … Continue reading

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How to Get Kids to Save Energy Article From HouseLogic.com By: Courtney Craig Published: August 29, 2012 Want your kids to pitch in and help save energy? Green parenting bloggers weigh in on getting kids to flip the switch and … Continue reading

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Egging, Toilet Papering: How to Clean Up After Halloween Pranks Article From HouseLogic.com By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: October 31, 2011 Halloween cleanup can be the scariest thing about the holiday. Here’s a tip sheet on how to remove eggs, … Continue reading

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Home Sales and Prices Soar in Michigan says August Realtor Report

Summer Ends with Increased Sales; Average Selling Prices Across the State Best in Nearly 4 Years!! According to the MLS reports compiled by the Michigan Association of REALTORS®, the volume and price of single-family homes in Michigan is continuing to … Continue reading

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Fall Lawn Care: 4 Ways to Say Good Night For The Winter Article From HouseLogic.com By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: September 16, 2011 Labor Day through Halloween is your window for preparing lawns for a lush spring. Although spring lawn … Continue reading

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