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• 4 tips on finding the right real estate agent

  Buying a home is stressful; and it's worse if you don't know how to pick a real estate agent who's a good match for your needs. Check out these four tips before choosing an agent.

• Multigenerational households: the new normal?

  Will the trend toward multigenerational households, such as adult children living with parents, taper off as the economy improves, or is this the new normal? Learn more about the newest US household trends.

• 5 reasons to join the small house movement

  Small homes gained popularity during the recession, and the trend continues to have momentum. Find out why many believe the small house trend is here to stay.

• 5 ways home improvements can qualify for tax breaks

  If you could get a break on your taxes for certain home improvements, would that change your remodeling priorities? Here are five different ways the government helps you recoup some of your home improvement expenses.

• Have U.S. real estate booms and busts changed?

  Land speculators and homesteaders have made and lost fortunes throughout U.S. history during the inevitable cycles of real estate booms and busts. Here are some highlights from U.S. real estate history.

• 5 common problems with home equity loans

  Are you having trouble getting a home equity loan? You're not the only one. Homeowners all across the nation are being tripped up by common loan problems. Here's how to solve them and get the cash you need.

• 5 common contractor scams and how to avoid them

  The vast majority of building and remodeling contractors are honest people, but there are always a few that can give a bad name to everyone. Find out which contractor scams are often used by the con-artists and how to avoid them.