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Emphasizes why it is so important to find a reliable, trustworthy and licensed real estate agent when you are looking to purchase a new home. Always verify the credentials of your agent before using them to save yourself a lot of headaches.

Or maybe any salesman.

Everything is so expensive nowadays due to high costs of energy and food. It is more important than ever to learn the tips to save money on your groceries.

You'd better do some smart thinking before starting your home renovation. Some renovations will not pay off.

Get informed on how frequently your car really need to have oil changed.

Honda rolls out fuel cell car-Japanese automaker's hydrogen-powered FCX Clarity promises twice the efficiency of gas-electric hybrids.

Foreclosure prevention is a messy business - more art than science. Here, an inside look at why some people get a loan workout and others don't.

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What some tips to deal with nasty neighbors? This story gives some good ones.

From mortgages to refinancing and home equity lines of credit -- it's getting harder for people to qualify for a loan. And that makes your credit score even more vital.

Smart moves to get a good deal in the housing market.

A 34 page guide for first time home buyers.

With the market gyrating and real-estate prices tanking, deciding what to do with a windfall isn't exactly easy these days. Anyone carrying high-interest credit-card debt should pay it off. After that, the choices get tougher. You could scoop up some beaten-down stocks or battered high-yield bonds, figuring they'll rebound. Or you could play it safe and pay down your mortgage.

The sales in the current housing market is poor and every buyer is expecting a discount when negotiating with the sellers. How much should we expect? When do we know we are going to far? See some tips in this article.

A home-buyer's market is a beautiful thing when you are eyeing the house of your dreams, your appetite whetted by this year's nationwide drop in home prices. Add to this a free incentive by the seller, such as a finished basement or a flat-screen TV, and you may be tempted to close the deal sooner than you should.