By: Karin Beuerlein
Published: December 28, 2009
You should understand the pros and cons of steel, fiberglass, and wood exterior doors before choosing the one that´s right for you.
Create a Home Inventory for Insurance
By: Gwen Moran
Published: December 23, 2009
Create a home inventory before disaster strikes to make filing an insurance claim a smoother process.
Compile a Home Inventory with the Right Tools
By: Gwen Moran
Published: December 23, 2009
A home inventory of your belongings for insurance purposes is a relatively inexpensive way to make any future claims go smoother.
Cancel Your Private Mortgage Insurance
By: Richard Koreto
Published: December 21, 2009
Private mortgage insurance is unavoidable for some homeowners, but don´t pay PMI premiums a day longer than required by your lender.
Smart Strategies for Building a Master Closet
By: Oliver Marks
Published: December 18, 2009
Done right, a walk-in closet will add convenience and value to your master suite addition, and extend the life of your wardrobe, too.
Deck Addition: Return on Investment
By: John Riha
Published: December 15, 2009
A high return on investment makes a deck addition a worthwhile home improvement project.
Basement Remodel: Return on Investment
By: John Riha
Published: December 13, 2009
Basement remodeling offers a high return on your investment—typically 70%—and it adds valuable living space without increasing the footprint of your home.
Evaluate Your House for Basement Finishing
By: HouseLogic.com
Published: December 11, 2009
Some unfinished basements are better basement finishing candidates than others. Here´s how to evaluate your space for a basement finishing.
Bernanke: Too early to declare lasting recovery
WASHINGTON (AP) – Dec. 9, 2009 – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned Monday that it’s too soon to know whether the economic recovery will last and again pledged to hold rates at record-low levels for an “extended period.”
Short sales: Playing by the new rules
WASHINGTON – Dec. 8, 2009 – The U.S. Treasury hopes to speed transactions under its new short sale rules, but details count, and Realtors should understand the process if they hope to avoid delays. While the new rules become effective no later than April 5, 2010, lenders have been encouraged to make them official as soon as possible.
Air Conditioning Equipment: Repair or Replace?
By: Oliver Marks
Published: December 4, 2009
If you’re deciding whether to repair or replace central air conditioning equipment, assess the quality of your house’s ductwork and insulation first.
Fast Fixes for Common Gutter Problems
By: Pat Curry
Published: Decenber 4, 2009
Maintaining gutters is the most important thing you can do to prevent water damage to your home.
Government increases pressure on mortgage industry
WASHINGTON – Dec. 2, 2009 – Faced with sluggish progress in its foreclosure-prevention effort, the Obama administration will spend the coming weeks cracking down on mortgage companies that aren’t doing enough to help borrowers at risk of losing their homes.
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