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Taxes in some states have become so bad due to deficits. Is there an end in sight?

Taxes in some states have become so bad due to deficits. Is there an end in sight?

Most of the states across the country have come to a conclusion: They have to raise taxes to help with the budget deficits.
The five states hit hardest by new taxes as written by SmartMoney are:
1) California – This state has a HUGE deficit. It has …

Fifty percent of mortgages could be for more than the value of the house it covers by 2011

Fifty percent of mortgages could be for more than the value of the house it covers by 2011

The number of United States homeowners that owe more than their home is worth will likely double to 48% in 2011 from 26% at the conclusion of March. This would lead to another blow to the housing market. This is all according to Deutsche Bank.
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Rules to follow when buying a new home

Rules to follow when buying a new home

After the housing market collapsed, followed by the credit crunch, it became quite difficult for people to buy homes. However, now, while still tight, it is becoming easier (than a few months ago) to find a mortgage. So how do you know what to get …

Sales of homes in 39 states rose in the second quarter

Sales of homes in 39 states rose in the second quarter

In the United States, home sales finally rose in the second quarter in 39 states. This is one of the factors indicating that the housing market may be perking up a bit after the sub prime lending mess hit it hard.
Quarterly sales for the housing …

The United Kingdom is showing signs of housing recovery

The United Kingdom is showing signs of housing recovery

The United Kingdom has had some new figures come out that show that there might be some recovery in the housing market in that country. The new figures that have come out show that the annual rate of the decline of housing prices has slowed …