Foreclosures touch another record in '03 - 2004-02-23
For the last few years, John Mandikos has been a witness to some of the Triad's most heart-breaking stories.

The Re/Max of Greensboro real estate agent has been selling many homes facing or already in the foreclosure process, as banks and other mortgage lenders have been reclaiming properties from Triad borrowers who are defaulting on their debt in record numbers.
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Tax Break: How your house can boost your deductions - 2004-02-23
In genral, you can deduct home mortgage interest for up to two residences on Schedule A of Form 1040. But that's just the beginning of how your house can cut your tax bill.

"If you've just taken out a mortgage in 2003 or refinanced, and you paid points, part or all of those points could be deductible depending on how the loan is structured," Kenneth Vargas from the IRS says.
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