By: G. M. Filisko
Published: March 30, 2010
You´ve found your dream home. Make sure missteps don´t prevent a successful closing.
5 Tips for Buying a Foreclosure
By: G. M. Filisko
Published: March 29, 2010
Get prequalified for a loan and set aside funds, and you´ll be ready to purchase a foreclosed home.
Sunroom Additions: Top Features
By: Gil Rudawsky
Published: March 26, 2010
Designing the perfect sunroom addition means thinking about windows, skylights, tile floors, and window blinds.
Sunroom Addition: Return on Investment
By: HouseLogic.com
Published: March 26, 2010
A sunroom addition returns about 49% of its cost at resale, as long as the improvement is in line with other homes in the neighborhood.
Choosing Windows for a Sunroom Addition
By: Gil Rudawsky
Published: March 26, 2010
Do you want casements or double-hung windows? Wood or wood-clad windows? Simulated divided lights or snap-in grilles? Here´s how to pick windows for your sunroom addition.
6 Tips for Buying a Home in a Short Sale
By:
G. M. Filisko
Published: March 19, 2010
By preparing for a real estate short sale, you can emerge with a great
home at a favorable price.
6 Reasons to Reduce Your Home Price
By:
G. M. Filisko
Published: March 19, 2010
While you´d like to get the best price for your home, consider our six
reasons to reduce your home price.
Outdoor Lighting for Curb Appeal and Safety
By: Dave Toht
Published: March 18, 2010
Think about it: Most of your guests (and if your home is on the market, many would-be buyers) see your home only in the evening, when its best features may be lost in the shadows. Well-executed outdoor lighting enhances architectural detail and plays up landscape features, casting your home in the best possible light and adding an abundance of curb appeal.
Evaluate Your Yard for a Patio
Published: March 18, 2010
Evaluate your yard for a patio by understanding costs, the shape of your property, and variables such as sun and shade.
Top Features of a Family Room Addition
By: Oliver Marks
Published: March 18, 2010
Open space is the goal, so don´t overload your family room with too many features. Choose only the most essential options.
Family Room Addition: Return on Investment
By: HouseLogic.com
Published: March 18, 2010
A family room addition returns an average of 60.2% of its cost at resale, as long as the improvement is in line with other homes in the neighborhood.
Evaluate Your House for a Family Room Addition
By: Oliver Marks
Published: March 18, 2010
A family room is one of the most straightforward additions you can build with a relatively large payback—and it´ll completely transform your home.
5 Tips for Inspecting and Maintaining Your Garage
By: G. M. Filisko
Published: March 15, 2010
Routine maintenance will help your garage retain its value and keep it trouble-free for decades.
What You Must Know About Home Appraisals
By:
G. M. Filisko
Published: March 12, 2010
Understanding how appraisals work will help you achieve a quick and
profitable refinance or sale.
4 Tips to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford
By: G. M. Filisko
Published: March 11, 2010
By knowing how much mortgage you can handle, you can ensure that home ownership will fit in your budget.
Tax credit has Realtors’ phones ringing as deadline looms
TAMPA, Fla. – March 9, 2010 – Kim and Al Langevin were ecstatic Friday to close on a new home in St. Petersburg. And they’re pretty excited, too, about thousands in government money they plan to use to spruce up the house.
The Value of Home Maintenance
By: John Riha
Published: March 9, 2010
Regular home maintenance is key to preserving the value of your house and property.
Start a Shared Tool Co-op
By: Carl Vogel
Published: March 9, 2010
Save money and have access to a truly stunning tool collection by starting a neighbor-to-neighbor lending program or a tool library.
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