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  • Pros, Cons of Rent-to-Own Your HomeSome home sellers are offering homes on the rent-to-own track. Make sure you weigh the disadvantages and advantages before signing on the dotted line.
  • Steer Clear of Foreclosure Rescue ScamsWith foreclosure rescue scams on the rise, know how to spot a con artist and where to go for help. If you let your guard down, you could lose your home.
  • Simple Steps Can Avoid Costly Moving ScamsIf you’re planning to relocate, take steps to protect yourself from costly moving company scams.
  • Struggling Homeowners Have Access to Resources, HelpDon’t let the possibility of foreclosure freeze you into inaction. Take advantage of the many resources available to financially strapped homeowners.
  • Use Home Value Search EnginesNew home value search engines can help estimate the equity in your house.
  • How to Own Property: Multiple ChoicesWhen you’re talking about owning property, the form of ownership you pick has legal consequences that affect ownership of the property now and in the future. The form of property ownership you choose can lead to results you may not have predicted.
  • Tap Your Home's EquityMany homeowners are turning to home equity loans to finance home improvements and to help with other financial needs. Find out why they are such a popular option.
  • Reverse Mortgages Step UpReverse mortgages are gaining in popularity as a home loan option for senior homeowners who want to convert part of the equity in their home into cash, but they’re not for everyone.

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  • Audio: Foreclosure ScamsCrooks are taking advantage of unsuspecting victims in the recent upsurge of foreclosure scams. Barry Wides, deputy comptroller of community affairs, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury, discusses some of the more frequent scams and suggests legitimate sources of help if you are having trouble paying your mortgage or facing foreclosure.
  • Audio: Reverse Mortgage CounselingA reverse mortgage allows the homeowner to convert a portion of equity into cash without having to make monthly payments, unlike a traditional mortgage. Join Joe Herndon, certified consumer credit counselor and group manager, GreenPath Inc., as he talks about when a reverse mortgage may be right for you.
  • Audio: Divorce and Separating LivesJoin Maxine Sweet, vice president of public education, Experian, as she explains what you should do if you have a remaining mortgage and you and your spouse are calling it quits.
  • Audio: Home SharingJoin Jolene Picard, an outreach worker at Senior Resources Agency on Aging, as she discusses how you can be paired with a home seeker if you have extra space in your home, or with a home provider if you're looking to share space with a homeowner.

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  • FAQ: Reverse Mortgages-Ask Before You ApplyIf you’re thinking of applying for a reverse mortgage, understand the pros and cons. This article has answers to frequently asked questions.
  • FAQ: Is a Reverse Mortgage for You?A reverse mortgage is a loan with a twist. This article can help you decide if a reverse mortgage is right for you.

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  • Know How to Unlock Home EquityLearn the options that the value of your house can provide towards your financial needs.
  • Tax Credits for 'Green' Home Improvements
  • Downsize to Slash Expenses in Retirement
  • Downsize Housing Expenses Without Moving
  • Get Control of Home Energy Costs
  • Do Homework Before Buying Foreclosed Home

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