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 ...
6 housing trends in a still-shaky market
By Amanda Gengler, writer
April 1, 2010: 10:37 AM ET
(Money Magazine) -- The drama is nearly over. After a decade of extremes -- the ebullient highs of the real estate boom, then the devastating lows of the bust -- calmer forces are beginning to prevail in the housing market.
The big fall-off in home values, which has taken the median price ...
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Selling When Getting a Divorce
Protecting Credit During Divorce & Selling
Protect your credit when getting a divorce and selling a home.
Even the divorces and breakups that start out amicable can eventually turn sideways -- if not completely inside out -- despite well-intentioned efforts to remain civil. Regardless of who was wronged, who was innocent, how the blame ...
12 Safety Tips For Women Home Buyers
Home Buying Advice for Women With Security In Mind
By Elizabeth Weintraub, About.com Guide
Women have special concerns about personal safety. The US Census Bureau says there are more than 14 million women who live alone in cities. Moreover, 118.5 million women populate cities and their suburbs.
As security issues loom large in our cities, single ...
If you haven't looked into refinancing your mortgage under federal programs, you could be missing an opportunity to save money, keep your home and give the economy a little juice.
Federal mortgage refinance programs have given more than 2 million homeowners a better shot at holding on and the economy a much needed shot in the arm.
What's more, the year began with fixed interest rates hovering slightly ...
Many homeowners are losing money because they’re determined not to sell for less than they paid, but that faulty logic can be costly.
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia of Bankrate.com
Many home sellers are losing money -- precisely because they're determined not to lose money. So why won't your home sell?
One reason homes are languishing on the market is that owners are suffering from ...
Bust the Dust in an Earth Friendly Way
Feel like being a little more environmentally conscious this spring? Here are some earth-friendly cleaning recipes to help:
All Purpose Cleaner
4 tablespoons baking soda
1 quart warm water
Dissolve baking soda in the warm water. Apply with a sponge or spray with a spray bottle. Use to clean and deodorize all kitchen and bathroom surfaces. Rinse ...
5 Questions to Help Choose a Loan or Line of Credit
Answers to your loan questions
The choice between a home equity loan or a line of credit is seldom black or white. But here are a couple of generalizations:
A home equity loan might be the best fit if you plan to use the money in a lump sum for a one-time occasion such as consolidating your credit card debt, replacing the roof, or paying for ...
Low-Cost Tips for Reorganizing the Bathroom
Your bath needs an organization overhaul, but you don't have the time or budget for a remodel. No matter: With $500 (or less!) you and your bath can conquer the mess.
Bathroom furniture doesn't have to be expensive to look great.
An in-drawer spice rack and pull-out shelf usually belong in a kitchen, but for disorganized bathrooms, professional ...
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