Today's Top Real Estate News Provided by Inman News November 21, 2009 12:53 AM 2 homes, 2 mortgages, 2 much? Multiple tax breaks could make selling unwise Some rental investments don't pay off Neighborhood, local economy dictate profit potential Become master of your energy bills New technology monitors usage, detects leaks Window mandates put safety first Part 2: Living by the building code Casualties of bidding wars Home Sale Hindsight Many REO buyers hit financing snag Can lenders dictate loan in bank-owned sale? Get-out-of-lease-free card? Tenant buys house, seeks special treatment Nonrefundable rental deposits stir debate Rent it Right Make real estate a design tool for life REThink Real Estate Unwed homebuyers tie financial knot When real estate purchase precedes 'I do' Fireplace demo done right Homebuyers seek to swap chimney for French doors Construction plan falls outside the 'zone' Law of the Land Home warranty springs a leak Many buyers find exclusions aplenty when addressing defects Home inspector no-nos Sellers face disclosure dilemma after erroneous report Top mortgage secrets exposed Book Review: 'Homebuyers Beware' Attack of the 'pushy' agent Did Realtor violate code or expose subpar service? Debunking refinance myths False information keeps many from profiting Better off renting or buying? Ownership responsibilities take some by surprise 4 tax-credit market predictions Mood of the Market Unlocking future home-price gains Beta site reveals whether a property is worth buying Winterizing your chimney Do-it-yourself tips for eliminating creosote, soot Buyer wronged by unlicensed agent? Home Sale Hindsight Buyer $5,000 short: How to close the gap 5 options to get deal done Favoring families over frat boys Rent it Right Must-haves when buying from builder REThink Real Estate Top