By: Richard Koreto
Published: January 29, 2010
Homeowners can better guard against liability claims by knowing what´s covered by umbrella insurance and what isn´t.
Home Office Security Check
By: Joseph D'Agnese
Published: January 29, 2010
This quick home-office security check will help you protect computer equipment, electronics, and personal data from theft, fire, and other dangers.
Garage Doors: A Guide to the Options
by Jeanne Huber
Published: January 29, 2010
The right garage door is a key to enhancing curb appeal and can have a major impact on your home´s appearance and value.
Save Money with Energy-Efficient Window Coverings
Published: January 28, 2010
Energy-efficient window coverings help reduce heating and cooling costs and may qualify for the federal energy tax credit.
Umbrella Insurance and Homeowner Liability
By: Richard Koreto
Published: January 27, 2010
Umbrella insurance offers added homeowner liability protection that kicks in after homeowners insurance reaches its coverage limits.
Garage Addition: Top Features
By: Jeanne Huber
Published: January 22, 2010
The smartest features to build into your garage addition are plenty of simple storage solutions, a basic work surface, and room to move around.
Garage Addition: Return on Investment
By: HouseLogic.com
Published: January 22, 2010
On average, a garage addition recoups about 60% of the investment, with the highest rates of return on a basic rather than an upscale job.
Evaluate Your House for a Garage Addition
By: Jeanne Huber
Published: January 22, 2010
When planning a garage addition, you´ll need to consider size, siting, access, and how the garage relates to the architecture of the house.
What You Need to Know About Foundation Repairs
By: Jeanne Huber
Published: January 15, 2010
Foundation repairs run the gamut from simple DIY fixes to major reconstruction. Here´s what you need to know about your options, and when to call in a pro.
Appliance Buying Guide: Ranges
By: Douglas Trattner
Published: January 15, 2010
When deciding on a new range, here´s what you´ll need to know about features, style, price, and performance.
Appliance Buying Guide: Clothes Dryers
By: Douglas Trattner
Published: January 15, 2010
When deciding on a new clothes dryer, here’s what you’ll need to know about features, style, price, and performance.
Evaluate Your House for a Bathroom Addition
By: Karin Beuerlein
Published: January 15, 2010
Decide whether a bathroom addition is right for you by evaluating the project cost vs. the potential increase in home value.
Understanding Foundation Problems
By: Jeanne Huber
Published: January 15, 2010
Foundation problems may mean expensive repairs. Here´s what to look for and what you need to know to keep small concerns from becoming big headaches.
Some Fed officials conflicted on mortgage program
WASHINGTON – Jan. 7, 2010 – Some Federal Reserve policymakers last month were conflicted over whether to expand or cut back a program intended to drive down mortgage rates and bolster the housing market, according to a document released Wednesday.
Fannie, Freddie proving too big to shrink
WASHINGTON – Jan. 6, 2010 – The government’s Christmas Eve pledge of unlimited financial aid to mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is aimed at making sure the housing market doesn’t take another turn for the worse and cause the economic recovery to unravel.
Modified loan on home can hurt
DETROIT – Jan. 5, 2010 – The last thing many troubled homeowners want to hear is that they could be denied a car loan after they get a chance to modify their home loan.
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