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How do you defriend someone on Facebook without causing bad feelings? Is there a way you can do it without them knowing? »

My busy schedule with work and family does not allow me to sit in the evenings and deal with Facebook, Twitter, etc. Am I missing the boat? How do others handle all the web sites, social media, e-mails, etc. and still have a life? »

What’s the difference between a personal page and a business page on Facebook? »

Question: How do I hide pictures/videos that my name is associated with from showing on friends, friends of friends, etc.? Is it possible to only have a picture/video, where your name has been tagged, to just show on your Facebook site? »

Question: I have many Facebook friends who play Mafia Wars, Vampire Wars, etc and constantly take quizzes. I couldn’t care less! Should I remove them as a friend or is there a way to hide this on my News Feed? »

With the new year comes new changes to the NAR Code of Ethics and related procedures. »

Question: I’ve been receiving a lot of messages lately in my Facebook inbox that tell me to click on links but a friend’s account was recently taken over by hackers. I’m hesitant to click on any links now, what do you think? »

Do you have a question about Facebook privacy or social media? Then ask Meghan Tinkham, PAR's E-Communications Specialist. She will be answering your questions about social media in this weekly column. »

With only a few weeks left until the first-time homebuyer tax credit expires, the Senate voted yesterday to extend and expand it through April 2010. On Thursday, the House voted 403-12 in favor of the bill. It could go to President Obama's desk for his signature as early as Friday. »

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s popular Tax Credit Advance Loan Program has run out of money. »