Get a head start on the holidays with these seasonal updates designed to put you in festive mood for fall. myhomeideas.com Deck the Door Let the neighbors know fall is here with a festive wreath hung on your front door. … Continue reading
by Amy Fontinelle, Investopedia.com Are you gearing up to buy your first place? Shopping for a home is exciting, exhausting and a little bit scary. In the end, your aim is to end up with a home you love at … Continue reading
By Holden Lewis • Bankrate.com Homebuyers with little money for a down payment are finding more home loans available for a low down payment or even no down payment. These mortgages are becoming more commonplace even as the country recovers … Continue reading
Homebuyers should be prepared for extra costs and delays as cautious mortgage lenders order stricter reviews. By Marcie Geffner of Bankrate.com Homebuyers and sellers who expect an appraisal to sail through to closing without a hitch may be surprised to … Continue reading
Cosmetic issues are easy to remedy By Michele Dawson Home shopping for first-time homebuyers it’s an exciting, albeit nerve-wracking, experience. If you’re like others in the market for their first home, you probably have in mind exactly how your soon-to-be … Continue reading
Here’s how to determine what’s causing the problem and how much it will cost to fix it. By Margarette Burnette of Bankrate.com Many homeowners are perplexed when they see defects in their homes. If there is a water spot on … Continue reading
April 29th, 2010 It’s not enough these days to have good credit and a steady job, as lenders are increasingly picky when it comes to loan approvals. Here’s how to make the best impression. By Bankrate.com Whether you’re buying a … Continue reading
April 29th, 2010 The streamlined rules are intended to help borrowers avoid foreclosure. By Michele Lerner of Bankrate.com Homeowners struggling to sell their homes in a short sale are getting some relief, thanks to the federal government’s Home Affordable Foreclosure … Continue reading
Smaller remodeling projects mean more return when you sell By Diana Lundin – sponsored by Move, Inc When it comes to remodeling your home and getting the best bang for your buck, improving the exterior of your house may be … Continue reading
If you want to claim the first-time buyer credit, you’ll have to hurry. By Marcie Geffner of Bankrate.com The clock is ticking on the federal homebuyer tax credit. Homebuyers still have time to buy a home and meet the deadlines, … Continue reading
