7 Smart Steps Every New Homeowner Should Take
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By Amy Fontinelle Investopedia.com
Turning the key in a lock that no landlord has access to, reading in a hammock in your own backyard and painting your dining room bright red - what could be more exciting than making the leap from renter to first-time homeowner? Getting swept up in all the excitement is a wonderful feeling, ...
Home-improvement costs for 5 problems
Here's how to determine what's causing the problem and how much it will cost to fix it.
By Margarette Burnette of Bankrate.com
Many homeowners are perplexed when they see defects in their homes. If there is a water spot on the ceiling, does it mean a few shingles on the roof need to be replaced? Or does an entirely new roof need to be purchased?
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A lot of information about interest-only loans has been flying around.We give you a helping hand getting to the bottom of some of it.
Some financial writers have put a big warning sign over interest-only loans; others have told people to dive right in. Which is correct? The answer, of course, is that it depends. A Realty Times article highlighted some key pieces of information that ...
Are You Ready to Make a Purchase Offer?
When Should You Make a Purchase Offer?
By Elizabeth Weintraub, About.com Guide
Not every buyer is ready to make an offer.
Making a purchase offer and actually buying a home are generally two different actions, but home buyers sometimes confuse the two. Especially in states such as California where the purchase offer is not the ...
Cut down on housework and stay on top of cleaning; We'll tell you how in six easy steps
An MSN.com article gives the secret of beating housework as, “Clean less stuff more often.” Although it is now believed that some dirt and germs may help us develop immunity to asthma and allergies, no one wants a filthy home. Work less in your home by following these easy steps.
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10 Tips for Not Annoying Your Realtor
They're human, too. If you treat them nice, there's that whole karma thing.
By Geoff Williams, FrontDoor.com | Published: 4/27/2010
Realtors will rarely admit that anything bugs them. They don't want to come off as complaining. For most real estate agents -- certainly the great and good ones -- customer service is something they take a lot of pride in. They'd ...
A recent MSN.com article gets you on the right track with a few first steps
You have been thinking about it for a while, maybe even gradually saving up for a down payment, when, finally, it dawns on you: you are ready to buy your first home. Since you obviously haven’t done this before, you may be asking yourself, “What now?” It may not be clear to you now, but the first ...
Before you do anything you might regret, take a breather, and consider; is that old house worth renovating?
You may have always wanted a big project like renovating an old house. Or you may have fallen in love with a slightly rundown but charming place. However romantic it might seem in your mind to merrily work away on updating bathrooms, tearing out old kitchens or rewiring electrical ...
Adding value to your home; We've got easy ways to do it.
Whether you currently have a family or might have one in the future, it is important to consider your family’s current and future needs when buying a home.As most homeowners know, adding value to your home can be a large cost upfront with a less-than-sure payoff down the road. We’ll help you be smart about home ...
Although it would be great if all of us could purchase a hybrid car and install a solar power system, we can’t always make big changes like that. However, there are some simple ways that you can become more environmentally friendly. A recent USA Weekend article offers easy tips to living green.
In the YardThe most earth-friendly option for your yard is to trade grass for ground ...