Angies List Scams

Angies List came to my mind when I heard several recent examples of contractor scams on the news and in person. Just last month the Angies List magazine featured some of the worst contractors in the country and profiled common scams that involved things like false or decieving advertising, sneaky sales tactics, bad service, or cases [...]

Home Security System Savings

Can a home security system help you save enough money on your home owner’s insurance to make it worth the expense?  The answer really depends on why you’re considering installing a security system. One of the main benefits of having a security system is the sense of protection it can offer. You’re paying for the [...]

Nine Questions to ask Home Warranty Companies

A home warranty can provide valuable coverage against the cost of a wide variety of expensive home repairs, but not all home warranty companies are created equal and not all warranties cover the same repairs. It pays to ask questions before entering into a contract, bearing in mind that selecting a home warranty is very [...]

Reverse Mortgages 101

Reverse mortgages have gained popularity in recent years among people in the retirement phase of their life. Reverse mortgages are attractive to retirees living on fixed incomes because they don’t have to make any payments while they’re living in their house. However, it is important to remember that although you’re not making payments a reverse mortgage is [...]

Home Equity Loans vs Home Equity Lines of Credit

Your home equity is the market value of your property minus the amount you own on your home loan.  Home equity is typically built up over time through your principal payments and real estate appreciation.  During periods when home prices are appreciating quickly your home equity will likely increase but in years when the market is [...]

Mortgage Refinancing Mistakes

Mortgage Refinancing Pitfalls Thinking about mortgage refinancing?  You’re not alone, with some of the best mortgage rates available in history many people are debating whether they should spend the money and refinance.  The benefit of refinancing comes from borrowing at a lower mortgage rate so you can either lower your payments or reduce your loan term, either way saving [...]

Waterproofing Your Basement Against Costly Damage

Basic basement waterproofing can be done for a relatively low price; much cheaper than the eventual cost of long term water damage that can result in your foundation and finished basement walls and carpet. Basement water damage can take several costly forms and often the wet basement isn’t caused by water from a roaring flood but rather [...]

8 Ways to Save Money on Home Insurance

If you can save money on home insurance each month your annual savings from those lower insurance rates can add up over time.  Home owners insurance is a tricky expense, you don’t want to get really cheap insurance and put your home at risk but you also want to avoid high insurance rates. Nonetheless you [...]

Home Buyers Guide

Whether you’re a first time home buyer or you’ve already gone through the hurdles of a home sale, home loans, and home buying there’s probably something you’ll come across in your next home buying exprience that you hadn’t expected.  We’ve been through the house buying process twice now so I decided to put together a list of [...]

Costs of Owning Two Houses

Owning two houses can be both a mental and a financial drain.  With the slump in the housing market I know several families that bought a new house and have been unable to sell their old house. If you already own a house and want to buy a new one, it’s tough not to own [...]

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