Grace Notes

Investing in Foreclosures

2007-08-30T01:36:00Z

Investing in Foreclosures: For Novices it's a Crap Shoot - Under general tax rules for a single-member limited liability company, a home owned by the entity could qualify for the home-sale tax exclusion, says CPA George Saenz....(read more)

Will Rolling Down Windows Save Fuel or Not?

2007-08-30T01:32:00Z

Will Rolling Down Windows Save Fuel or Not? - People can argue endlessly over whether rolling down the windows is more fuel efficient than having windows up and AC on. But here's the right answer....(read more)

Buy or Rent? Neither - Stay with Parents

2007-08-30T01:30:00Z

Buy or Rent? Neither - Stay with Parents - Young adults should get a feel for the housing market and settle into a job before making a big financial commitment, says Real Estate Adviser Steve McLinden....(read more)

How Much is Too Much on Home Improvements?

2007-08-30T01:28:00Z

How Much is Too Much on Home Improvements? - Crossing any item off that wish list comes at a cost. As projects snowball (as they all seem to do) you may start to wonder if it's all worth it....(read more)

10 "Must Do" Steps to Sell Your Home this Year

2007-08-30T01:22:00Z

10 "Must Do" Steps to Sell Your Home this Year - It's a buyer's market in most areas of the country so if you're selling your home this year, be prepared for a marathon, not a sprint. Following these 10 tips will help you sell soon....(read more)

How to Negotiate Closing Costs

2007-08-30T01:19:00Z

How to Negotiate Closing Costs - Consumers can save thousands on their closing costs, if they know which items are negotiable and which they can purchase themselves....(read more)

Home Prices Fall in One Third of Nation

2007-08-30T01:11:00Z

Home Prices Fall in One Third of Nation - Home values fell so steeply in Michigan, Ohio, Florida and New Orleans that they dragged down the median price for the whole country,...(read more)