Thanks to recent tax law changes, tax breaks may be a less significant factor for homeowners. Here are eight home ownership-related changes in the tax law that may affect your tax bill.
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Existing Home Sales Rebound In August
Interesting reading from CNN this morning that indicates that the housing market might be steadying: Existing home sales rebound in August – Sep. 23, 2010.
Read MoreHousing Credit Bill Survives Debate (Psst, I Still Don’t Like It)
As of this evening (Monday), it seems that the Senate version of the housing bill will make it intact to the vote tomorrow. And you
Read MoreCongratulations! YOU Saved Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac!
The federal takeover of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – some call it the “nationalization” of the mortgage industry – is finally happening. Congrats
Read MoreCongress Still Trying To Clean Up Housing Mess On Taxpayers’ Dime
The Senate voted overwhelmingly (76-10) to advance a mortgage rescue plan to save hundreds of thousands of homeowners from foreclosure. The plan focuses on a
Read MoreSentiments Mixed On Housing Tax Bill
The House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee approved a bill that would offer tax breaks to first-time home buyers. The proposal would allow first-time
Read MoreHow Much Is Your House Worth?
And why does it matter on a tax blog? Consider this. You buy a house in the midst of a housing boom. Prices go up,
Read MoreMcMansions = Tax Headache?
I have made no secret that I am not a fan of the McMansion. I have yet to figure out why many Americans feel the
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