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Rent-to-Own Homes: A Way to Make a Home Sale Work

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The rent-purchase agreement allows the buyer to live in the home while paying the seller rent, and the part of the rent goes toward the home’s sale price. The buyer loses the part of the rent they paid toward the home’s sale price if they can’t buy the house at the end of the agreement.

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Save Taxes: Negotiate A Reduction in Your Assessed Value

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Assessments for real estate taxes in the United States are done by the county government of the state in which the property resides, and are governed by that state’s regulations. Most state laws require that assessed value be based on the market value of the property. Who does the assessment?

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Explore Harrisburg PA This Summer

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The National Civil War Museum , as stated on the website, is "the only museum in The United States that portrays the entire story of the American Civil War. There is no admission charge, but you might have to pay to park at a nearby parking garage. Prices vary depending on the act. Date: June 20, 2013 from 10 am to 9 pm.