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.
30-year mortgage rates sink, match record low
McLEAN, Va. – Nov. 30, 2009 – Average rates for 30-year fixed mortgages fell last week, matching a record low set last spring and more than a full percentage point below what they were a year ago, Freddie Mac said Wednesday.
Smart Upgrades for Decks
By: Dave Toht
Published: Niovember 25, 2009
A few cost-effective add-ons can give a modest deck an edge and deliver a handsome payback should you sell your house.
Installing a Spa on Your Deck
By: Dave Toht
Published: Niovember 25, 2009
Evaluate the cost of purchasing, installing, and maintaining an outdoor spa to decide if it´s a worthwhile addition to your deck.
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