Tax Time

At this stage in the game, owning a home will still provide you with substantial tax savings.  Many Americans have filed their taxes with still many waiting until the last minute.  Homeowners should know that there is more available than just the deduction of the...

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Futuristic Household

A George Jetson - like kitchen may not be as far off as you may think. There are several revolutionary household appliance technologies out there that are right on the brink of viability - futuristic gadgets that include a refrigerator that uses bright green gel...

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Green Codes and Savings

The Building Energy Efficient Codes Network engages Congress and other elected officials, industry leaders, code officials, and the media in support of set energy code targets for homes and commercial buildings. The broad-based coalition also advocates adequate resources for the adoption and enforcement of energy...

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Closing the Pricing Gap

The American Securitization Forum has detailed possible ways regulators could merge mortgage-backed securities offered by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in order to close the pricing gap between the two. The market discounts Freddie securities on the belief these bonds prepay faster because of differences in...

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