Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy More than 60 percent of U.S. homes are “over-assessed”, says an industry trade group. Homeowners pay more in property taxes than they otherwise should have to.  You might be one of them. Have you considered fighting...

Not all home improvements are created equal. Especially if you’re looking for “resale value” back from your work. An article from the Wall Street Journal lays it out cleanly. Function beats flash these days so be wary of where you spend. Environmental upgrades such as home insulation...

Homes are more affordable across the nation as the housing market emerges from a slow winter season with mortgage rates still near 5 percent. Soft housing and low rates are an excellent combination for home buyers but whereas home values rise with a gradual pace, mortgage rates change in an instant. ...

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With declining Market Values and the possibility of rates increasing, this could be the prime time to purchase a home.

According to the Census Bureau, 2.8 million people commute to work 90 minutes or more each day, in each direction. Now, your daily commute may not be as long, but time spent in cars, trains and buses is time away from work and from family. Drive-time can affect a person’s Quality of Life and...

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Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy 1. How to respond to an “insulting offer” 2. How to handle the first purchase offer you receive 3. What do when you can’t leave your home for its Open House 4. What room in the home should be kept the neatest But,...

I remember back in 2007 watching Petter on CNBC telling the reporter how an economic crisis was coming and the doom and gloom, I brushed it off. Until everything he stated came to fruition! At that point I knew he was a man that I needed to adhere to. This is the most recent email from Peter Schiff....