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By Katie Roof 1. Trulia (TRLA)- recently updated its Real Estate by Trulia App with a sleek design. It has separate sections for rentals and homes to own. Users can use
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By JAY ROMANO Q I own a third-floor condominium in Westchester County that has a nice view over a garden behind the building. A few years ago, the condo board
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By Jenifer Medina and Katharine Q. Seelye Bidding wars sound almost quaint. These days, the only way for would-be buyers to secure a home, it often seems, is to offer
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Sponsored by Gotham Brokerage Co., Inc. To maximize your settlement amount and make the process as painless as possible, Schneider offers these eight tips. 1.  Decide whether to file a claim
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By Sarabeth Sanders 1. If price is your number-one concern, hold out until the winter to hunt for better deals. But if you’re going to be picky, bite the bullet
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By Kate Rogers Forget a the picturesque house surrounded by a white picket fence in the suburbs, real estate agents across the country say the new American dream is aÂ
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