Tourism keeps Las Vegas' property taxes low. New Jersey homeowners have no such luck.

8 Reasons Your Property Taxes Are So Damn High

Income taxes are probably top of mind right about now. But for many homeown...
Income taxes are probably top of mind right about now. But for many homeowners, high property taxes are an issue year-round. What's to explain why property taxes are such a burden in certain parts of the country?

Rental Properties vs. Stocks and Bonds

Q: I bought a rental property that has increased in value considerably. The...
Q: I bought a rental property that has increased in value considerably. The cash is great, but I’m wondering if I should sell high and invest in a different asset. – Russell in Portland, Ore....

7 Things You Won't Believe Were Sold for Only $1

An offer is on the table to buy the New York <em>Daily News</em> for just $...
An offer is on the table to buy the New York Daily News for just $1, which on the surface seems mind-boggling. Bizarrely, many big-ticket items have been known to trade hands for just a buck.

7 Things Every Remodeling Contract Must Have

Q: The builder who’s doing my family room addition handed me a fill-in-the-...
Q: The builder who’s doing my family room addition handed me a fill-in-the-blanks form contract with handwritten details and numbers. It looks about as unofficial as can be. Is that a problem? What should a...

Sick of Clearing the Snow? Failure to Do So Could Cost Even More

It's been a stormy winter for much of the country, so it's understandable i...
It's been a stormy winter for much of the country, so it's understandable if you're tired of clearing snow off your car and sidewalk. But there's more reason than ever to handle these chores like a good citizen.

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