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Protect yourself in a rocky market


Paying the real-estate agent a lower commission had no overall effect on a home's selling price. Getting preapproved for a mortgage was always a smart move. Major remodeling rarely boosts your selling price. Those are just a few of the findings from our recent survey on the state of the real-estate market.

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Home improvement financing

Remodeling financing

Best ways to finance your dream makeover.

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Flood insurance

Why you might need coverage and what you'll pay.

Checkbook

Does it pay to prepay?

In the case of your home mortgage, usually not.

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Contractors

Don't hire anyone without reading our tips. Our Ratings

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Saving on energy costs

Efficient products can help you save thousands. Plus 25 ways to cut energy use.
 

Remodeling projects

Remodeling projects

Cost vs. what home sellers can expect to recoup.
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What you need to know before you invest.
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Surprising things you need to know about bank-owned properties.
 
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