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	The 10 most valuable home improvements Making your home bigger, or nicer, always makes it more valuable. But some projects offer a better return than others.
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	It's time to challenge your assessment If you live in a city where prices have fallen 10% or more, your property tax bill could be thousands of dollars too high.
	3 free ways to pay your mortgage faster Here's how to make extra payments without spending hundreds of dollars a year on an accelerated payment plan.
	The 7 biggest remodeling mistakes There's no way to guarantee a hassle-free project. But avoiding these blunders will save you money and aggravation.
	Should you pay extra on your mortgage? It's a good idea, but may not be the wisest use of your money, until you've done these 3 things.

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	Family goes it alone in suit over bad drywall Feb. 8--VIRGINIA BEACH -- Ben Proto is mad.
	Effort to help homeowners revives risky loans Feb. 7--The pitch is strikingly familiar: A home loan deal that offers a five-year "teaser" rate with low monthly payments, but then escalates to sharply higher costs.
	Borrowing against tax refund a costly loan Feb. 7--As the tax-filing season gets under way, refund anticipation lending is under siege.
	Gain trumping pain of walking away Feb. 5--Marysville real estate agent Ruben Ramos caught a torrent of abuse in December 2008 when he said at a Bee real estate roundtable that he counsels people to "walk away" from their mortgages.
	Home equity loans mixed in new survey The average rate for a line of credit rose to 5.72%, while the cost of a traditional home equity loan fell to 7.80%.
	Ocwen Financial leads in home loan fixes Jan. 31--While the Obama administration's foreclosure rescue program is floundering with a minimal number of homeowners winning permanent mortgage relief, one local servicer holds a success rate praised even by critics of the federal plan.

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LATEST TIPS

	Save big by dialing down your thermostat Better yet, get a thermostat that automatically dials down when you're away or sleeping.
	Save energy, get rewarded by Earth Aid A new Web site tracks your utility bills to see if you're consuming less energy and water over time.
	Home prices projected to fall again in 2010 Foreclosures will continue to flood the market with cut-rate inventory, but values will grow again in 2011, economist says
	The lowest bid is usually not the best bid If contractors use cheaper materials and budget too little time for the job, you won't be happy with the result.
	Make rainy day savings a priority Here's a great tip on how to build up your emergency fund in a hurry.
	Refinance if you can shave a point off your loan For every point you manage to save, you'll pocket $65 a month for every $100,000 you borrow.

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Home equity calculator
Figure out what the payments will be for any home equity loan or line of credit.

How much can you borrow?
The size of your credit line is determined by the value of your home and how much you owe on it.

Payoff your line of credit
Create a monthly plan that fits your budget.

Debt consolidation calculator
Determine how much you can save by consolidating bills into a home equity loan.

Should you refinance?
That depends on how much you'd save with a new mortgage.

How much must you earn?
Determine the minimum income you'll need for the mortgage you want.

Accelerated mortgage payoff
Save thousands of dollars in interest by adding a little to your monthly mortgage payment.

Cut costs with a cash-out refi
How much could you save by consolidating auto and credit card debt into a new mortgage?

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WORK SHEETS

	How much equity do you have? It's the value of your home minus the balance on your mortgage.

	9 steps to cancel PMI Our checklist can show you when, and how, to stop paying private mortgage insurance.

	Find the best home equity loan This work sheet allows you to make side-by-side comparisons of rates, fees and terms.

	12 refinancing questions What to ask potential lenders when you need a new mortgage.

	Questions to ask about homeowners insurance The answers will help you get the right coverage and the best possible price.

	Create a budget Manage your money more effectively with our easy-to-use work sheets.

	Build an emergency fund Figure out how big your financial cushion should be.

	Dealing with debt Take a comprehensive look at all your bills and develop a plan to pay them off.

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