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6 Things to Know About Credit Scores

.. 6 Things to Know About Credit Scores By Jessica L. Anderson | Kiplinger – Thu, Jul 12, 2012 11:35 AM EDT.. . FICO isn’t the only number in town. The score that counts is the one your lender uses. … Continue reading

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10 Common Errors Home Owners Make When Filing Taxes

10 Common Errors Home Owners Make When Filing Taxes Article From HouseLogic.com By: G. M. Filisko Published: January 05, 2012 Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score on each home tax deduction and … Continue reading

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Dow Closes Down 520 Points – An article from Time

(NEW YORK) — Back to reality for the stock market — and back down. Wall Street focused Wednesday on the bleak landscape ahead for the economy and sold off, wiping out the big gains from a day earlier and then … Continue reading

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The Value of Home Maintenance

Regular home maintenance is key to preserving the value of your house and property. If you think home maintenance is an unavoidable series of weekend-eating chores, remember the age-old advice of Benjamin Franklin: “An ounce of prevention is worth a … Continue reading

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Cool Backyards Part 2

Smart Options: Patio Pavers Article From HouseLogic.com   By: Andrea Nordstrom CaugheyPublished: March 18, 2010   A broad selection of patio pavers accompanies increased demand for outdoor living spaces.   Backyard escapes once meant picnic tables on the lawn. Times … Continue reading

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Cool Michigan Backyards

Add A Living Privacy Screen to Your Small Home A living privacy screen of trees, shrubs, and hedges works as well as a solid fence, and looks better. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION … Continue reading

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Ten Facts about Mortgage Debt Forgiveness

IRS Tax Tip 2010-44 If your mortgage debt is partly or entirely forgiven during tax years 2007 through 2012, you may be able to claim special tax relief and exclude the debt forgiven from your income. Here are 10 facts … Continue reading

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