Tag Archives: homeowners

Uncle Sam: PMI is tax-deductible

Posted on December 29, 2015 by

Congress recently passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015, which includes a few temporary tax breaks for homeowners. Continue reading →

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Homeowners, builders optimistic

Posted on January 16, 2014 by

This year could be a good one for remodeling activity and new-home construction. Continue reading →

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Another taxpayer bailout?

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

The financial repercussions of the housing crisis keep rumbling on. Continue reading →

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Help for mortgage modification

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

A new tool aims to streamline the modification process for struggling homeowners. Continue reading →

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Pay off your mortgage early?

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

Ditching a long-term debt might feel satisfying, but it doesn’t mean you should do it. Continue reading →

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Young homeowners are drowning

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

Do younger, distressed borrowers actually help the housing recovery? Continue reading →

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Older homeowners in trouble

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

The housing crisis isn’t over for Americans older than 50. Continue reading →

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Should homeowners be forgiven?

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

Mortgage forgiveness would erase $700 billion in debt, but who pays? Continue reading →

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#MyRefi: HARP 3.0 goes viral

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

The Obama administration is proposing HARP 3.0, a mortgage refinancing plan intended to simply the refinancing process. Continue reading →

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Fears of scams hinder housing aid

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

Homeowners deluged with offers of mortgage help don’t know who to trust. Continue reading →

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