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A house . . . a home . . . a headache?January 03, 2009 2:15 PM ET

Top 5 home-buying blunders for 2009

Top 5 home-buying blunders for 2009

Housing prices are down, and mortgage rates are low. Still, experts advise that potential buyers exercise caution before venturing into this real-estate market.

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