Home Buying

Buying a home is often the biggest single purchase you'll ever make. But it isn't just choosing a home to buy that's complicated. You've got to think through neighborhood issues, size issues, and cost issues. Buying a home can also include legal issues, construction or building concerns, and have serious tax implications. Financing your home purchase is another big topic of interest for most home buyers. From this topic page, you'll be able to find articles and videos that help you understand how to balance what you want in a home with what you can afford to spend. You'll also be able to refine your search about buying a home by using the topic cloud on the right navigation.

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Winterize Your Home And Get A Tax Credit

Added October 29, 2009 by Ilyce R. Glink

Winterize Your Home And Get a Tax Credit. The IRS has advised taxpayers that the Expanded Recovery Act Tax Credit will help homeowners winterize their homes so they can save energy and save money at the same time. But the IRS cautions homeowners to check the tax credit certification before they buy winterizing tools.

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Expert Real Estate Tips: What Is A HUD-1 Form?

January 6, 2009

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What is a HUD-1 Form in real estate? The HUD-1 Form is a record of all money spent during the purchase of a home. Appraisals and other services are listed on the HUD-1 Form and many are tax deductible items. Learn more about HUD-1 Forms from this Expert Real Estate Tips segment.

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