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7 Tips to Fix Mistakes in Your Credit Report
Is your credit report telling lies about you? Credit report errors happen all the time, especially if you have a common name. Dispute them pronto, so you don’t end up paying more than you should for your mortgage and home … Continue reading
Are Smart Meters Really Dangerous?
A home owner in Texas pulls out a handgun and tells a smart meter installer to back away from her house. He does. A couple in British Columbia covers their already-installed smart meter with a metal hood to block its … Continue reading
Top 10 Credit Questions Answered
Is there a credit repair fairy? It sounds a little ridiculous, but there are many people who think something is going to magically happen to change their credit. There is no magic to credit repair. You can either wait seven … Continue reading
9 Easy Mistakes Home Owners Make on Their Taxes
Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score on each home tax deduction and credit. As you calculate your tax returns, consider each home tax deduction and credit you are — and are not … Continue reading
The Easy, Fun Way to Spring Clean Your Deck or Patio
The spring cleaning chore with the most fun potential is prepping your deck or patio for spring. Here’s how to do it with a touch of fun Your patio and deck missed you all winter and are craving attention. So … Continue reading
Think Vertical To Declutter Your Home
There are many ways to find space where none seems to exist. The key is to look and then look again. Glimpse beyond a door, look above the window, peek below a table and put a cabinet in a place … Continue reading
Ways Mortgage Borrowers Leave Money on the Table
Fannie Mae says ineffective mortgage shopping may result in higher costs and greater risk. A new study from Fannie Mae finds that many Americans don’t fully investigate their choices when mortgage shopping, and others just don’t understand what’s available. Either … Continue reading
11 Ways to Create a Welcoming Front Entrance for Under $100
First impressions count — not just for your friends, relatives, and the UPS guy, but for yourself. Whether it’s on an urban stoop or a Victorian front porch, your front door and the area leading up to it should extend … Continue reading
Some Great Tips On Downsizing For Buyers
Is it time to downsize and simplify life? Are you ready to cut down on mortgage payments to ease financial burdens? Are you concerned with the cost of living increasing to the point you will not be able to afford … Continue reading
All The Basics To Know About Short Sales
Many homeowners, as an effort to avoid foreclosure, market their homes as a short sale. You can find a investment-worthy deals on houses headed for default. You will be helping remove the financial burden from the previous owners and you … Continue reading
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How To Sell Property That You Inherited
Inheriting property that you have no vested interest in can present some unwanted challenges to you, so selling the property promptly may be the best solution. Whether you are the executor of the estate or a sideline family member, staying … Continue reading
How you should choose between 2 homes
Buying a home is a major lifetime investment and so is finding the home that best suits your needs for years to come. What if you find two homes that meet your criteria now it is only a matter of … Continue reading
Changing Your Curb Appeal With A Color Change
If you think adding a little color to your face perks you up, imagine what adding color to the face of your home will do for enticing buyers. Today’s trends are going back to “days gone by” when the front … Continue reading
When Selling A Home As-Is, The Top Things to Consider
It is easy to understand why a home is being sold in “As-Is” condition these days with one out of every 60 properties in some stage of foreclosure in this country. Lenders usually are willing to sell real estate owned … Continue reading
The Right Time To Buy After A Short Sale Or Foreclosure
People often wonder if a foreclosure or short sale means never owning a home again. That’s a very good question, especially considering the recent changes in the criteria to obtain a loan. Mortgage providers are much more stringent after the … Continue reading
Why Do I Need A Full Service Agent To Sell My Home ?
Like most things in life, you get what you pay for. If you go out and buy a compact car on a budget price then you’re not going to get a luxury car ride with all the extras. However you … Continue reading
Is It Time To Downsize Your Home ?
There are a number of reasons why people move from larger homes to smaller homes or “downsize.” The irony of downsizing in today’s world is that we seem to live with a “bigger is better” mentality. We are driving oversized … Continue reading
Most Common Misperceptions Of The First Time Home Buyer
If you’ve been thinking of buying a home but keep putting it off because of a variety of concerns have no fear. Although the process may seem riddled with riddled with potential obstacles many are easily overcome by doing a … Continue reading
Timeline for closing a home sale
Some home-sale transactions close quickly, while others can take months. Two significant factors that affect most home sales are inspections of the property and financing the purchase. Inspections should be done within the first couple of weeks after the offer … Continue reading
