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Buying a home is one of the smartest purchases you can ever make. One reason is that homeownership has many positive tax implications. The three most important sources of tax savings for home owners are the:
deductions for mortgage interest
deductions for real estate taxes
capital gain …
11/18/2009
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Use this checklist to help you select a builder or remodeler to work on or build your home.
Does the builder or remodeler have a permanent business location and a good reputation with local banks and suppliers?
How long have they been in the building business? It usually takes three to five …
9/29/2009
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NAHB Members are using innovating technologies to make today's home's greener and more energy efficient. Take a look !
6/24/2009
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Looking for a way to make a new or existing home fit a disabled veteran or servicemember’s needs? The solution might be a Specially Adapted Housing grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA’s Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) program provides assistance for …
4/16/2009
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Link to U.S. Dept. of Transportation Web site providing information to help families spot rogue movers, tips for a successful move, and answering frequently-asked questions about moving and working with movers.
4/15/2009
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A mortgage is a long-term loan that uses real estate as collateral. A mortgage loan is commonly used for buying a home. Mortgage loans are usually fully-amortizing, which means that the monthly principal and interest payment will pay off the loan in the number of payments stipulated on the note. …
3/30/2009
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Move.com™ (www.move.com) is the official new home Web site of the National Association of Home Builders. The Move.com™ real estate search engine is the only tool homebuyers need to find their next dream home.
The Move.com™ Web site provides consumers with comprehensive …
3/6/2009
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“The Green Home Guide: Connecting the Green Dots” provides the consumer and prospective home buyer with the most up-to-date, simple, and affordable strategies used to embrace a greener lifestyle at home.
This video will empower you with the information necessary to buy or remodel …
3/6/2009
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Building green does not just mean building eco-friendly, it also means building smart. The Green Report educates the smart builder and interested consumer by detailing the basic principles of green building, numerous strategies designed to lower on-site costs and how to gain credibility …
3/6/2009
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Impress your clients with this new customer handbook. These professional, informative handbooks will educate your customers about the ins and outs of buying a home. Sold in packs of 10, they are perfect handouts for showing your commitment to making the home buying experience positive. Sold in …
2003
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NAHB offers resources to help consumers understand the home building or remodeling process and hire a reputable builder or remodeler, including:
Guide to buying a home
How to hire a professional remodeler
Builder and remodeler designation directory
10/23/2008
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4/16/2008
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Written by a woman for women, this practical, insightful guide demystifies the home buying and remodeling process and empowers the reader to work confidently with architects, interior designers, and contractors to strategically craft a home that complements her unique lifestyle and …
2008
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If you are thinking of buying a new home, you must pay close attention to many details to ensure that you find one that will suit your needs and preferences. Before you start shopping, you should sit down with the members of your household to discuss your preferences and the many options …
8/6/2007
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If you are shopping for a new home, how can you be sure that it was built so that it does not cause health or safety problems for the members of your household? The answer can be given in two words: building codes.
A building code sets forth requirements to protect public health, safety and …
7/19/2007
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Settlement (or closing) is the process which passes ownership of a property from seller to purchaser. Going to settlement on a new home can be bewildering. Home buyers are usually required to sign a seemingly endless pile of documents, most of which are written in terminology not used outside of …
7/19/2007
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Directory of local home builders' associations.
7/19/2007
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If you're in the market for a new home, you should shop for your builder as carefully as you shop for your home. Whether you are buying a condo, a townhouse, a house in a subdivision, or a custom built house, you want to know that you are buying a good quality home from a reputable builder. …
7/19/2007
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The typical house contains more than 3,000 different parts. These components must be assembled with skill to form the new product you will call home. It would be unrealistic to expect your new home to be perfect. Even the best built homes are likely to need a few adjustments. Most problems are …
7/19/2007
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At settlement or shortly after you close on your loan, your lender may notify you that your mortgage is being sold to a secondary mortgage market investor. This will have no effect on you, your mortgage, or your monthly mortgage payments.
The secondary mortgage market consists of investors such …
7/19/2007
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