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CREDIT, COLLEGE, TAXES AND REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE
Whether you're looking to buy a home this year or make your current one more appealing, we've got ideas, tools and information to get the job done.
 
REAL ESTATE
The Strongest and Weakest Housing Markets
Across the country, home values have tumbled. But there are still a few real estate hot spots where prices actually increased in 2008.
 
REAL ESTATE
Homeowners Get a Lifeline
Millions of borrowers are more likely to qualify for help.
 
HOW THE STIMULUS HELPS YOU
New Homebuyer Credit
Take up to 10% off your purchase price.
 
ASK KIM
Do You Qualify for Housing Help?
You may be eligible for the government's new programs that provide refinancing and loan modification.
 
HOW TO SURVIVE A RECESSION
"I Owe More Than My House Is Worth."
A homeowner looks for ways to stay afloat.
 
ARCHIVES
Take advantage of growing demand for rentals to boost your income from your second home.
Rock-bottom prices and mortgage rates are luring buyers back into the market.
If your house has lost value, challenge the assessment.
Seniors can't sell their houses, so developers are offering great deals on empty units.
The feds haven't been much help so far. You're better off negotiating with your lender.
To qualify, you'll need top-notch credit and solid financial resources.
We look at current home values across the country, focusing on our 2008 Best Cities to Live, Work and Play.
A bottom is in sight, but the sputtering economy could delay the rebound.
If you qualify for help from a mortgage-relief program but you don't really need it, should you take it?
Surrendering a home in foreclosure should be the last resort for truly desperate homeowners. Plus, how should you handle politics in the workplace?
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