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Many factors impact the calculation of a home value. The amount of land that comes with a home and its location are two important issues to consider. The home values of comparable properties also affect the home value calculation. Look here for more information about how to calculate your home value and how to improve its worth. There are websites that can assist you in determining the values of homes in your area and real estate agents can also come up with an estimated value for your home.

Seller Prices Home Above Market Value

By Ilyce Glink| 2006-06-22T00:00:00-05:00 June 22nd, 2006|

When you're selling your home it's important to price the property in a way that will help it sell. If you price the property higher than comparable ones in the neighborhood, it's going to be harder to sell the property. What can you look for when you're a buyer? Learn clues to discover when a home is overpriced.

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Tough Choices For Home Owner In Debt

Tough Choices For Home Owner In Debt

By Ilyce Glink| 2006-03-21T00:00:00-06:00 March 21st, 2006|

What most folks don't understand about credit these days is that almost no one is turned down. Although your credit score may not be the highest, it may be good enough to get a line of credit or a home equity loan at a fairly decent rate. If you can refinance your mortgage and take out some of the equity that you have, you may be able to do some of the repairs and improvements you need to do to continue living there.

Borrowing More for Less: New Loan Limits for 2006

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-12-05T00:00:00-06:00 December 5th, 2005|

Now you can get a mortgage for up to $417,000 and still not move into jumbo-loan interest rate territory. While the new conforming loan limits will give buyers of higher-priced homes more low-down payment and low-cost loan options, it won't mean much to those home buyers in the middle of the country where home prices tend to be less.

Real Estate Market Bubble Survey Summary

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-11-30T00:00:00-06:00 November 30th, 2005|

During the height of the real estate boom, a majority of respondents to the Real Estate Bubble Survey agreed with that the bubble was a fact. Learn what people thought would be the effect on the economy when the real estate market bubble burst and also when people expected the real estate market bubble to work.

Capital Gains Tax Depends On Market Value

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-11-07T00:00:00-06:00 November 7th, 2005|

When you sell property that's an inheritance how much capital gains tax do you owe? It depends on the market value of the home when you inherited it and how long you own the home after the inheritance occurs. A typical capital gains tax rate is 15 percent. You may also want to consult with a real estate attorney to determine the cost basis and capital gains tax.

Buying A Home: Research Neighborhoods First

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-10-10T00:00:00-05:00 October 10th, 2005|

Before deciding to buy a house, start by researching the neighborhoods and locations where you'd be happy living. Wondering how to research neighborhoods when buying a house? HomePages.com, a new site, makes it easy to learn about neighborhoods before you buy a home.