House Hunting Tips for Busy Parents
November 16, 2009
After several nights of weighing the pros and cons of buying a house one thing we realized is that we simply didn’t have enough information to make a good decision. We haven’t been in the real estate market for years now so we don’t really know what our house will sell for or what we [...]
Home Buyer Tax Credits Are Working??!!
November 12, 2009
The first time home buyer tax credits in 2009 didn’t really interest us that much since we’ve owned our home for just under ten years now. However, the latest version of the bill now includes a tax credit through 2010 for homeowners who have lived in the same place for five of the last eight years consecutively.
This new home [...]
Our Furnance Repair Bill
October 22, 2009
Heating & cooling your home isn’t cheap, especially when you add in furnance repair bills like the one we had last weekend. We came home last Sunday afternoon and found that although our thermostat was turned to 65 and we could hear the furnace blower kick on, there was no hot air coming out of [...]
The Costs of Selling Your House
July 30, 2009
The costs of selling a house may not make or break your decision to sell whether you’re relocating, trading up, or buying a smaller home. However, the costs can run into the thousands of dollars so they’re something you don’t want to overlook. The first thing you need to consider if you are thinking about [...]
Avoid Foreclosure Rescue Scams
July 16, 2009
The struggling economy has left many people facing the potential of foreclosure and has created a wave of scam artists that are taking advantage of the fears of desparate homeowners. The Federal Trade Commission is on a mission to help stop foreclosure rescue scams around the country.
Here is the FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz’s warning about [...]
Home Inspection Tips When Buying A House
July 15, 2009
Buying a house is never easy and you’ll likely come across some snags during the process. One of the most common problems that can delay closing on a real estate deal is a home inspection full of problems.
Home Inspections
I recommend that everyone get a home inspection. I thinks its always worth paying for since you [...]
Angies List Review
May 31, 2009
Angies List reviews of local contractors are written by consumers who share their positive and negative experiences on a range of home improvement services. Angie’s List members submit ratings of contractors they’ve worked with; such as plumbers, electricians, painters, and roofers.
Angies List Trial
I first tried out Angies List when a co-worker let me login to [...]
Angies List Tips to Hiring a Contractor
May 7, 2009
Angies List founder, Angie Hicks, offered some tips recently on an ABC station on hiring a contractor to do work on your home. According to polls taken by Angie’s List members, homeowners are spending more on home improvement than in recent years. A contractor interviewed on the news segment concurred that a lot of people are [...]
Adjustable Rate Mortgages
May 4, 2009
Adjustable rate mortgages may not be as popular as they were only a few short years ago but they can still be beneficial if you only need to borrow money for real estate for a relatively short time period. Here’s a look at what adjustable rate mortgages are and who they can benefit.
Adjustable Rate Mortgages
The adjustable [...]
Energy Saving Tips to Help Lower Your Heating and Cooling Bills
October 8, 2008
Programmable thermostats and window treatments can keep down the costs of staying cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Here are some other minor home improvements you can make to your home that can have a major impact on your energy bill:
Change to CFL Bulbs. Americans could save close to $8 billion in [...]
