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Author Profiles

Dona DeZube

has been writing about real estate for more than two decades. She lives in a suburban Baltimore Midcentury modest home on a 3-acre lot shared with possums, raccoons, foxes, a herd of deer, and her blue-tick hound.

BY THIS AUTHOR

Home Values to Rise 13% Over Next Two Years: Economist

Predicted rise in home prices will give U.S. homeowners $2 trillion in home equity. Read More

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Rate Increases Coming to 20% of Homeowners with Federal Flood Insurance

Most existing policyholders will keep existing rate with annual upticks. Read More

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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Offer Troubled Homeowners New Foreclosure Alternative

Homeowners with loans guaranteed by Fannie or Freddie face fewer hoops to modify their loan. Read More

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6 Curb Appeal Ideas to Make You the Star of the Neighborhood

A few hours of exterior home and yard work can add thousands to your home’s value. Read More

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7 Tips to Fix Mistakes in Your Credit Report

It’s not easy and it’s not quick, but at least we have tips you need to fix your credit report. Read More

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FHA Improves Its Finances by Changing Mortgage Programs

FHA’s mortgage insurance program doing OK despite taking hard hits during the recession. Read More

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Can I Refinance and Get Rid of My ARM?

Stuck in an ARM and wish you could refinance into a fixed-rate mortgage? Here are 4 circumstances that could derail your hopes, and how to get back on track. Read More

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Turned Down for a Refinance? Don’t Take No for an Answer

When a lender says you don’t qualify for a mortgage refinance, you may be able to fix what’s wrong or find another lender willing to step up. Read More

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The Rehabbers’ Guide to 203(k) Loans

Tight-fisted lenders have made home equity loans harder to come by. So what’s a fixer-upper to do? Meet the 203(k) loan. Read More

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Have You Seen Your Refi and Mortgage Options Lately?

Three good reasons to warm up to a refinance this spring. Read More

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