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Yingping L: Main house in Canada, is the mortgage interest deductible? I work in US, but my family is in Canada, and we bought house in Canada (no house in US). Wonder whether the mortgage interest paid in 2008 is tax deductible. Thanks. Sorry, I forgot to mention the question is about the deduction in US income tax return. Answers and … [Read more...] about Main house in Canada, is the mortgage interest deductible?

Jordin K: How often do you need your house wires that are inside your house checked by an electrician? Our house is really old. We got our wires checked about 20 years ago. Lately I've been experiencing some power problems but Edison said it's occurring outside. I worry though that I end up with a faulty wire and the house ends up burning down or … [Read more...] about How often do you need your house wires that are inside your house checked by an electrician?

RCWoody: How much should I ask for my house when a company wants to by it and 30 others to turn area into strip mall? My house is appraised at 49,700 They said they would pay house payment and taxes for a year in the house I am in now if I sale it today. They said price is negotiable. The area is booming with commercial business. A Wal-Mart … [Read more...] about How much should I ask for my house when a company wants to by it and 30 others to turn area into strip mall?

Jumbonaut: Where can I find information about a house selling thru a relo company? I am interested in a house that is listed at $ 425K. That price has already been reduced from $ 450K. I looked into the history of this house and it was purchased in 1997 for $ 230K (not that it has much to do with the current value). But I found out that the … [Read more...] about Where can I find information about a house selling thru a relo company?

martinsteelersfan: My house is 30 years old. How do I find the contractor who built my house? I would like to get a blueprint of my home, i.e., the supporting studs, water lines in the foundation, what walls I can actually tear down without structurally damaging my home. We are wanting to redo the entire inside of the house. I know we will need … [Read more...] about My house is 30 years old. How do I find the contractor who built my house?