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February 1, 2017

If You're Buying a Home This Year, Whip Your Taxes Into Shape Now

If you're planning to buy a house in the next year or two, you may want to be less aggressive about claiming tax write-offs. The post If You're Buying a Home This Year, Whip Your Taxes Into Shape Now appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Burned by Real Estate? Learn to Love -- and Buy -- Again

I've finally recovered financially from a short sale during the housing crisis. Now I'm slowly learning how to become emotionally ready to buy again. The post Burned by Real Estate? Learn to Love -- and Buy -- Again appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

What Can a Million Bucks Buy You in the Midwest?

Curious how much land and luxury amenities come along with a million-dollar home in the Midwest? Consider this your guide to luxury in flyover country. The post What Can a Million Bucks Buy You in the Midwest? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Ahoy! Rare Boathouse Designed by Harry Gesner for Sale in Los Angeles

The two-bedroom, 2,614-square foot boathouse features a master bedroom with an inward sloping exterior glass wall that resemble the side of a boat's hull. The post Ahoy! Rare Boathouse Designed by Harry Gesner for Sale in Los Angeles appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

3 Nasty Neighbors Who Can Block Your Home Sale -- and How to Deal

Whether their yard looks like something out of "Hoarders," their home is disastrously decrepit, or they're just plain rude, nasty neighbors can throw off a sale. The post 3 Nasty Neighbors Who Can Block Your Home Sale -- and How to Deal appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

DeAngelo Hall's Former Virginia Vacation Home Now a Foreclosure Bargain

Redskins safety DeAngelo Hall used to own this stately Virginia colonial. Now owned by the bank, it's back on the market with a nearly $1M price cut. The post DeAngelo Hall's Former Virginia Vacation Home Now a Foreclosure Bargain appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 7: Nail the Appraisal

If you're buying a home with a mortgage, your lender will demand an appraisal to gauge what your purchase is worth. Allow our Home-Buying Guide to demystify this process and point out why it's good to jump through this hoop. The post So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 7: Nail the Appraisal appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

On Jumbo Home Loans, Lower Down Payments for High Earners

Mortgage lenders may loosen down payment requirements for a so-called 'Henry' -- an acronym for 'high earner, not rich yet.' The post On Jumbo Home Loans, Lower Down Payments for High Earners appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Former MVP Miguel Tejada Relists Fort Lauderdale Home With Big Price Cut

The price on Tejada's Florida home has been chopped to a tantalizing $4M. It's a far cry from the $5.5M pricetag the home had when it was listed in 2013. The post Former MVP Miguel Tejada Relists Fort Lauderdale Home With Big Price Cut appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

10 Ways to Find Out About a Neighborhood Without Being There

Here are some easy ways to get a feel for what living in a neighborhood is really like, even from afar. The post 10 Ways to Find Out About a Neighborhood Without Being There appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.