The chairman of a key congressional committee has provided new details on his controversial plans to deny mortgage interest deductions to people who own large homes.
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The soft housing market has remanded you to your current home a little longer than you planned.
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Landscaping is something most of us think about from the perspectives of what pleases our eyes and what will give us privacy. But the American Society of Home Inspectors, (ASHI) is encouraging homebuyers to consider how a property’s landscaping may affect the home.
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Question: My husband and I live in a homeowner association that has a strong architectural control committee. We formally requested the opportunity to make modification to our property, but within the time limits imposed by our legal documents, our request was denied. We asked for an explanation, but were advised that the committee did not [...]

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Builders take note. With most Americans feeling the pinch of a tough economy and a job market gone global, homeowners are increasingly looking to get more ‘bang for their buck’ from their residential investments. Many are looking outside their doors for inspiration.
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