Pay off mortgage loan and forget tax deductions - 2005-01-23
Q: I am a 57-year-old single man, and I would like to retire at age 60. I am considering paying off my home. The home is worth approximately $325,000, and I owe about $70,000 on it. I purchased the home 25 years ago for $69,000.

Should I pay off the house, or continue to pay the mortgage and save as I have been?
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Inflated appraisals a threat to homeowners - 2005-01-23
Think you know how much your home is worth? You may want to be sure before you obtain a new loan or pack on more debt with a line of credit.

Many consumers purchasing a new home or refinancing an existing mortgage are not aware, or don't care, how the loan process works. They're more concerned about getting the loan. The appraisal is one of the most important steps in the loan process.
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