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Ground Rules for Boomerang Kids

It’s okay to help, but don’t coddle.

Tax Rules for Second Homes

Learn how mortgage interest, property taxes, rental property and tax-free profit affects your tax return.

Amend Your Tax Return

Generally, you have up to three years after the date you filed your original return to get a refund.

Is Gentrification a Plus for the Neighbors?

Gentrification is often used unfairly to describe what should be viewed as a normal and positive stage in the life cycle of cities.

How to Profit From Your Basement Rental

Renting out part of your home can boost cash flow, but first take a look at what it takes to be a landlord.

The Laws of Renting Out Separate Dwellings on Your Property

If you’re looking to create a separate dwelling unit in your home, do it the legal way.

Buy REITs for Growth

The recent rally of real estate investments trusts is a vote of confidence in the strength and staying power of the recovery.

What It Takes to Be a Landlord

A couple of pros share their hard-nosed approach to buying low and renting high.

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

Is Rent Control Unfair to New Tenants?

Like most governmental price-fixing, rent control invites black-market evasion.

Should You Buy or Rent?

Renting may be smarter if home prices in your area will fall further.

Lead Paint Rules Could Have
Far-Reaching Consequences

Regulations taking effect next month may prove a big hassle -- and a huge expense -- for contractors and homeowners alike.

Commercial Real Estate
Dogging the Economy

High vacancy rates and mortgage defaults won’t go away quickly.

The Reluctant Landlords

Homeowners put their white elephants up for rent.

Ask Kim: How to Compare Funds, ETFs

Kimberly Lankford explains how to compare the performance of similar mutual funds and ETFs, whether you can get your Medicare Part B premiums reduced, and more.

What to Know if You Rent Out Your House

Here's what you need to know about taxes and insurance if you turn your home into rental property.

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