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RealtyTrac Foreclosure Report Shows 28% Decrease From May 2012
Foreclosure actions increased by 2.0 percent in May from April’s 75 month low point for foreclosure activity according to RealtyTrac’s U.S. Foreclosure Market Report released June 11.
However, the good news is that May 2013 foreclosure filings were still 28 percent below May 2012 filings.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 17, 2013
Last week’s news was relatively quiet with no data significant to real estate and mortgage lending released until Wednesday, when the federal government announced a $138 billion budget deficit for May.
Make Your Home A Movie Star! How To Rent Out Your Property As A Film Location
Whenever a scene in a film or television show takes place in a private home, have you ever thought about who owns that property?
If you advertise your property in the right way, your home could have its 15 minutes of fame as the set for a film or a television show episode.
Why It’s Critically Important To Have A Home Inspection
Many home buyers have found the perfect house, signed on the dotted line and may think they’ve watched enough home improvement shows to know if the home they’re getting is in good shape. Unfortunately, some buyers make the mistake of skipping a home inspection in order to save a little cash.
Homeowners — Are You Making These Mistakes Planning Next Year’s Taxes?
Since we recently passed the filing date for 2012 taxes, it may be a good time to plan for next year and get your tax tracking systems in place.
Check carefully to make sure that you are not making any of these common homeowner tax mistakes â which could cost you money or get you in trouble with the IRS.
