It’s that time again! Time for spring cleaning.Each person has their obstacles when it comes to cleaning.We offer you some tips to make your chores a little easier.
For many people, spring means that it’s time to spruce up their homes, cleaning away dust, getting rid of unwanted items and airing things out. A recent USA Weekend article offers some wonderful, easy cleaning ...
If you’re thinking of selling your home, we’ll tell you how tolure in more buyers in a few simple steps.
Although thousands of people put their homes on the market every day, not very many of them understand how to make their homes more attractive to buyers.
We’ve all seen the houses with “For Sale” signs that look like they should have a “Condemned” ...
9 hot home products that save money
Check out the latest in energy-efficient gadgets, smart lighting, cozy heating and more.
By The Daily Green
1. LEDs: bright ideas for saving
It's true: A penny saved is a penny earned, and who doesn't want to earn a bit more these days? Green up both the environment and your wallet with these sweet green home bargains.
$6.49 ...
Whether you’re planning to buy or sell a home in 2010;watch out for these common mistakes.
For many, a new year may mean a home purchase or sale. If you’re planning on being on either side of the closing table in 2010, you will need to avoid these 10 deal-wreckers, as provided by MSN.com.
Not understanding the length of the process.
Buyers and sellers often err in ...
Tired of Spring Lawn Care Already? The Alternatives
At last, your patch of green has emerged from under the snow . . . and it's growing. Before you resign yourself to spending many weekend hours mowing, fertilizing, and watering, however, let's take a look at some alternatives:1) Buy a better mower. The May 2010 issue of Consumer Reports covers options with features like wider cutting areas and ...
Making an offer is one of the most important steps in the home buying process. If you offer too much, the property might not meet the appraisal. This means you could have trouble getting a mortgage loan. On the other hand, if you offer too little for the home, the seller may reject it.
Here's the bottom line. If you make a real estate offer based on solid data and advice, you'll be less likely to ...
The home equity line of credit (HELOC) versus the home equity loan -- it's a common decision among homeowners who want to tap their real estate wealth. But which one is right for you? What are the pros and cons of each option? Those are the questions we will address in this article.
Let's start with a side-by-side comparison, so you can visualize the difference between the line of credit vs. the ...
Could a fixer-upper be the right house for you? Find a great fixer-upper and make it your dream home!
A recent Parade magazine article gave homebuyers tips on finding the right fixer-upper and making it into a dream home. It’s not as easy as you might think.
There are many reasons to buy a home that needs a little work over a new home or a home in top condition. Home improvement ...
Before You Buy a Home - Look at Eight Reasons to Buy a Home
If you're like most first-time home buyers, you've probably listened to friends', family's and coworkers' advice, many of whom are encouraging you to buy a home. However, you may still wonder if buying a home is the right thing to do. Relax. Having reservations is normal. The more you know about why you should buy a home, the less ...
Last-minute homebuyer tax credit tips
If you want to claim the first-time buyer credit, you'll have to hurry.
By Marcie Geffner of Bankrate.com
The clock is ticking on the federal homebuyer tax credit.
Homebuyers still have time to buy a home and meet the deadlines, but they will need to act soon and be proactive throughout the transaction.
The homebuyer tax credit is worth 10 ...
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