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Home Buyers Will Get a Break in 2015 Buying a home is expected to be easier in 2015 than 2014

Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Tax Relief - House - REALTOR Action Center The income tax exemption on mortgage debt forgiven in a short sale or a workout for principal residences expired at the end of 2013. Without immediate action by Congress, distressed homeowners will have to pay tax on "phantom income" from forgiven debt.

Obama to Join Zillow for Forum to Push Real Estate Plan On Wednesday, President Obama will be joining Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff to answer Americans’ questions about real estate. Zillow.com states, “Moderated by Spencer, the President will answer questions submitted by YOU, Zillow’s users and social media community. You could shape the discussion! Send y...

Steps of the VA Loan Process - Veterans United Home Loans The VA home loan process doesn't have to be an overwhelming experience. Learn what you can expect in each step of the VA Home Loan process here.

How to Help Buyers Beat Out the Competition If your buyers land themselves in bidding wars, here are five ways you can help them get their offer accepted.

Making an offer to buy a home | ZipRealty Blog Making an offer on to buy a home is one of the most exciting aspects of the home buying process. As soon as you are notified that your written offer has been signed and accepted by the seller as is, then it will immediately become a binding home sales contract. In order to be successful and fully sa...

Real Estate Predictions for 2013, the New Year's Eve Edition | ZipRealty Blog Well, tomorrow brings the first day of 2013. What a crazy year 2012 was- a sometimes excruciating, other times exhilarating mix of progress, decision-making, tragedy and wonder. And for real estate, 2012 was all of those things, which makes predicting the industry’s performance in the New Year an ex...

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