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The housing gap is getting more extreme as time goes on. Which means young people are having a harder time of it. Racial identity continues to be an overlapping factor.
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Rare Deeds as Collectibles (What’s in Your Home’s Past?)
Is there anything unique and valuable about an old deed? Many deeds still exist that were recorded more than a century ago. Old deeds were made out of large pieces of hefty parchment paper. The old ones are works of…
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States Investing in Manufactured Homes:Why, Where, and How the Deeds Work
Manufactured homes are at the core of a growing policy trend. Pre-fabrication is a relatively cheap way to create homes, at just half the cost of site-built homes per square foot, according to the Manufactured Housing Institute. And current factory…
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Can Buyers Plan to Catch a Trend Coming Up in Pennsylvania? Maybe Nationwide?
Allentown, Pennsylvania, and nearby towns along the Lehigh River are in the heart of the Rust Belt. You might think of shut-down factories, declining towns, and young people moving out of the area to find work. Could the Lehigh Valley…
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Next? Rhode Island Is Now Proposing a Law to Stop Impersonators From Recording Deeds
A new law has been introduced in Rhode Island. If enacted, it will require anyone recording a deed to show government-issued photo ID. County officials would gain the authority to delay recording, or report a suspicious document to law enforcement.…
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Are You a Deed Holder Getting Ready to File Your 2025 Tax Return? Here’s What to Know
Hello, U.S. homeowners! It’s time to render unto Caesar again. Without further ado, let’s just dive into the most common questions for filing for the 2025 tax year.
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New Deed Fraud Law Advances in Arizona
Arizona is fed up with deed fraud. Con artists who target deeds go for “a person’s home, their savings, and the work of a lifetime,” says Representative Selina Bliss. Now, a bill in Arizona’s legislature is poised to better protect…
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Undesirable Home Features: What’s Not on the Deed Can Hurt You
Looking for an affordable home? There are affordable U.S. cities. Keep your eyes open, though. Some of the homes may need a thorough look before closing. Affordability attracts hopeful deed seekers. But these potential buyers must be alert to systems…
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Are No-Doc HELOCs as Good as They Seem?
We’ve talked a lot about home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans. These second mortgages are designed to let a deed holder reach a home’s locked-in value. A home equity loan will produce a lump sum; a…
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Cashing in the Deed and Moving to Retire
A deed is a key asset as you approach retirement. If you opt to sell your home, you’ll have the equity at your fingertips. You might opt to downsize, or you might decide to rent at a retirement community, or…
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If We’re Not Married, Can I Pass My Co-op Unit to My Partner?
It’s a frequent question in New York City, where owning a co-op apartment is the norm. Of course, co-ops can be found nationwide. What are the rules for bequeathing these units to an unmarried partner? Does the co-op board have…
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Deeds Reserved for Affordability: Incentives for Home Buyers to Live in Hawaii
Hawaii continues to grapple with its housing crisis. Hawaii’s Hale Kamaaina Mortgage Program is a state-based initiative to connect first-time home buyers with cut-rate mortgages. And this year, it made an extra $3,000 available to its first 35 buyers. Hale…
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Picking a Place of Your Own? Invest in a Walkable Town
Walkable towns are increasingly popular. They’re good for local business, and they tend to attract talented people. They have better air quality, naturally. They tend to be more inclusive. They have something to offer all generations: seniors who don’t drive,…
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Texas Says Time’s Up for Deed Hustlers
A wave of real estate scams has prompted action by Texas lawmakers. Real estate theft and fraud are now in the criminal code. Naming deed crimes is part of a growing trend that you might recall from a series of…
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Seniors Want to Know: The Best Way to Hold Title to a Home
Buying a home? Downsizing into a condo community? Maybe you’re acquiring a deed for the first time in many years. And you’re thinking of how your deed will eventually transfer your new home to loved ones. The way you…
