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Lawn and garden equity - Want to get a big return on your home-improvement investment? Look outside, not inside. While studies show that you'll only recoup 80 to 90 cents on every dollar you spend to upgrade your kitchen or bath, professional landscape designers estimate that improvements to your lawn and garden can boost your home's value by 7 percent to 15 percent. - More...

20 signs of a bad loan - If your credit is damaged but you need cash, you might be tempted to accept a loan without worrying too much about the terms. But some conditions and clauses should make you reconsider your options. - More...

10 biggest home-buying mistakes - David Weekley, CEO of Houston-based David Weekley Homes, is one of the country's largest home builders and also the author of a new book, "How to Buy a Home Without Getting Hammered." Based on 30 years of home-building experience for 40,000 people, Weekley offers these 10 biggest mistakes in home buying: - More...

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