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The rental market is expected to thrive in 2012 with more homeowners either being forced to consider renting, or renting out their space, we checked in with a writer for LowIncomeApartmentFinder.com, for some advice.

How do renters help protect themselves from landlords whose property goes, or is about to go into foreclosure?

Carmel Valley Homes for sale are typically aware they are undergoing financial trouble, but as a tenant, you will probably have no idea. You will ...

Buying properties at auction is hot right now and judging by the continued rate of foreclosures hitting the market, it won’t be letting up any time soon. Take a look at these numbers:

• lenders filed 3.8 million foreclosure notices in 2010
• that is 2% more than in 2009
• that is 23% more than in 2008
• 2012 is expected to be even worse, according to RealtyTrac

Don’t let anyone tell you that foreclosures are on the decline because they’re ...

2012 in San Diego is shaping up as a year of record severe weather events, with storms and flooding occurring across the country. Property owners faced with water damage often find themselves with a major water restoration job on their hands, but it can be made even worse if they are not aware of the kind of water they are dealing with. WaterDamageLocal.com has identified three different types of water that should be identified before any water clean up procedures begin.

Water damage ...

New housing reports out this month indicate that 2012 might be the year that the housing market begins to turn around and the combination of low interest rates, improved unemployment rates and current low home prices should bring some relief. In addition, according to Freddie Mac's U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook survey, home sales are expected to increase between 2 and 5 percent year over year. However sellers trying to sell their home right now know that properties are not moving quickly

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Homeowners nationwide have seen their home values dip over the past few years, more in some areas than others. But homes are still selling.

People have to sell their homes for a variety of reasons, and buyers are out there for a home that has good curb appeal, is fairly priced, and is well-maintained inside and out.

Here are six ways that my Santaluz homeowners can be assured their homes will continue to gain value, even in a slow market:

• Make repairs ...