Real Estate News

1. Super-sized homes fuel global warming
   Architects step up plans to reduce greenhouse gases in new homes
   
   
2. How not to run out of hot water
   Simple solutions for home water heater
   
   
3. Do I qualify for $250,000 home-sale tax break?
   Realty Tax Tips-Part 1: Rules for occupancy, divorce, death
   
   
4. Protocol for buying at foreclosure auction
   Why negotiating with lender beforehand is a waste of time
   
   
5. Real estate inheritance can be legal, tax nightmare
   Severity of problems depends on how title is held
   
   
6. Recurring wall cracks mystify
   Problems with homes built on clay soil
   
   
7. Upscale garages 'in,' buyer incentives 'out' for '07
   Predictions for this year's housing market
   
   
8. Home equity loan not best for elderly homeowner
   Roof repairs, lifetime income easily handled by reverse mortgage
   
   
9. Real estate sold at tax sale in tug of war
   IRS redemption time limit at heart of lawsuit
   
   
10. Ground-level inspection misses a host of roof defects
    Buyer beware before closing home purchase
    
    
11. Secrets to homeowner tax savings
    New book explains unique benefits for property owners
    
    
12. Hope exists for homes that languish on market
    Changing price, listing exposure will likely boost interest
    
    
13. Borrowers eye benefits of FHA home loans
    Product offers lower rates, better choices than subprime sector
    
    
14. Gauging where housing market is headed
    Diverse opinions on real estate future are common
    
    
15. Title issue kills $500K tax break
    One name on deed and no marriage unseals deal