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When Repo Men Clear Out the Wrong House

A West Virginia woman returned to her home to find two repo men loading the last of her furniture into their truck -- but they had the wrong house.

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When Repo Men Clear Out the Wrong House
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When Repo Men Clear Out the Wrong House

A West Virginia woman returned to her home to find two repo men loading the last of her furniture into their truck -- but they had the wrong house.

Christine DiGangi

Why Isn't My Mortgage on My Credit Report?
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Why Isn't My Mortgage on My Credit Report?

A mortgage can provide a strong, positive reference on credit reports and boost your credit scores. But what if your lender refuses to report those payments?

Gerri Detweiler

8 Key Facts About Your Mortgage APR
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8 Key Facts About Your Mortgage APR

Most home buyers are concerned with the annual percentage rate -- APR for short. Here's what you probably don't know about this mysterious figure.

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10 Mistakes New Homebuyers Make
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10 Mistakes New Homebuyers Make

To help you navigate the homebuying process without falling for some of the most common pitfalls, here are some of the most common mistakes new homebuyers make and how you can avoid them.

Kali Geldis

Expert: The Double-Dip Housing Recession Has Begun
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Expert: The Double-Dip Housing Recession Has Begun

Expert: The Double-Dip Housing Recession Has Begun

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Current on the Mortgage, but Delinquent on Property Taxes
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Current on the Mortgage, but Delinquent on Property Taxes

What happens to a homeowner who is current on the mortgage but is delinquent on property taxes? There are a number of parties who have a stake in your home. What happens when one of them comes after y

Michael Schreiber

Underwater? Negotiating a Settlement On a Second Mortgage
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Underwater? Negotiating a Settlement On a Second Mortgage

Today, more lenders are more willing to negotiate settlements on second mortgages.

Gerri Detweiler

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