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Deck-staining that can't fail
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... problem with the pigment in the paint, I would suggest contacting them again (or contacting the paint store where you purchased the paint) and asking for a product representative to come out to your home ...Tuesday, 07 October 2008 -
Two-day, $2,000 room makeover not reality
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... been thoroughly planned in advance and meticulously organized, and that all of the materials have been prepurchased and are waiting on-site. Remember also that the $2,000 budget is for materials only -- ...Tuesday, 07 October 2008 -
Beware of kitchen-range fire hazard
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
Can fireproof material compensate for inadequate cabinet clearance? Q: I purchased a 27-inch, four-burner Wolf commercial range, with an oven, about 30 years ago. I was told when I purchased the range ...Thursday, 14 February 2008 -
The Critical Role of the REALTOR®
Category: Real Estate/National
... database. The Offer and Contract 118. Receive and review all Offers to Purchase contracts submitted by buyers or buyers agents 119. Evaluate offer(s) and prepare a “net sheet” ...Friday, 11 January 2008 -
The Mortgage Checklist
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... the construction contract (signed by you and your contractor), references for your contractor, and a copy of the settlement statement and title of the lot you have purchased. ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
How Much Can You Afford to Borrow?
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
Once you've decided to purchase a new home, the next step is to calculate how much you can afford. Your price limit will depend on your current financial situation - which means you need to compare ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Make your condo purchase a smart one
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... What is the financial condition of the condo association? If you are considering purchase of a brand-new condo, to attract buyers the developer has probably set the monthly condo fees very low. Watch ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Key Factors to Consider Before Buying a Brand-New Home
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... first thing you should do is thoroughly investigate the builder. If possible, locate other homeowners who have purchased one of the builder's homes. Make sure you talk to people who have had homes ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
From the Roof to the Floor, It's Always Wise to Determine Lifespan
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... of the product, the installation and the environment can greatly affect your home's lifespan one way or the other. Here's a guide to help you negotiate a sale, repair or major appliance purchase. ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
When to Fire Your Mortgage Lender
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
Buying a house is the most significant purchase that most people will make in their lifetime. It's important to use a reputable mortgage broker that you can trust - don't ignore the warning signs of ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Investing in Foreclosures
Category: Real Estate/Investing
... borrower doesn't repay, the lender takes possession of the home. The borrower must then vacate it as they have given up all their interest in the property. Since foreclosures can often be purchased ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
The Truth About Private Mortgage Insurance
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... balance hits $80,000, and it would automatically be cancelled at $78,000. Note, however, that this law does not apply if your purchased, built, or refinanced your current home before July 29, 1999. ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
TV star reveals home-flipping secrets
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... the "buy," meaning when the house is purchased. Then she emphasizes techniques for upgrading houses with cosmetic improvements that add more market value than they cost. Lastly, Kemp shows how to ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Tips for First-time Buyers
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... can avoid common first-time buyer mistakes. Try to Refrain from Large Purchases If possible, don't make any big purchases or take out loans that you can't pay off in full within six months. When ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
The Most Common Home Defects and Solutions
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... of fixing such plumbing issues can be as little as $300 and as much as $5,000. When purchasing a home, it's very important to place inspection contingencies on your offer to purchase. This will protect ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
How to Negotiate for Top Dollar
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... terms of the purchase and sale agreement, a seller is more apt to get what they want on the price of the home. Offer a Home WarrantyOffering a home warranty on your home is also a way to get top ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
All About Escrow Accounts
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... as well as earnest money (a small deposit made by the purchaser as a show of good faith, to demonstrate that the offer on the property is serious) and closing costs. To prevent closing delays, the ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Mortgage Glossary
Category: FAQs/General
Mortgage Glossary A B C D E F G H I J L M N P R S T U V W Z Affordability - This is an estimate as to how much a person can afford in order to purchase a home. Affordability gives the consumer ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Everything You Need to Know About Mortgage Interest Rates
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... interest rates for consumers, which reduces the cost of getting a mortgage, enables more people to purchase property, and stimulates the economy. How Banks Quote Rates Mortgage interest rates ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Four Reasons for Getting a Home Equity Loan
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... investments is another good option. You might, for example, consider using a home equity loan to finance the purchase of an investment property, retirement, or vacation home. If you decide to purchase ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
How to Find the Best Loan for You
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... LoansThe Department of Veterans Affairs has a division that guarantees loans for veterans to purchase or build a home. In order to take advantage of the VA loan, an individual must meet certain requirements ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
When you can and can't claim homeowner tax breaks
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
DEAR BOB: My husband and I recently purchased our first home. Although we both earn good money, our credit isn't so good. On the advice of our mortgage consultant, we obtained an interest-only 100 ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Home Sellers Hit Roadblocks in Today's Market
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... for buyer's agents with out-of-town transferees who have a short time available to inspect homes for purchase. A related problem can be the listing agent wants to "double end" the home sale by getting ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
How to Avoid Paying the Capital Gains Tax
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... prolong its life, or adapt it to new uses for example room additions, decks, new flooring, etc. Don't forget to keep all receipts for purchases that may qualify for a capital improvement. Your home ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
The New 40-Year Mortgage
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... 30 years will mean monthly repayments of $769. Financing the same purchase with a 40 year loan would mean monthly repayments of $733. It may not seem like a lot, but for a family with a tight budget, ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Vacation cottages can be challenging to buy, own
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... understand the major considerations of buying a summer home. Equally important, sellers of vacation cottages can learn from this book what smart buyers will demand before purchase. Although the book ...Sunday, 23 December 2007 -
Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... purchase, it makes sense to shop around. Many lenders often push the loans for individuals with lower credit as there is often more of a payout for them. If you don't know what the common interest rates ...Sunday, 23 December 2007 -
Best Way to Buy Home That Needs Repairs
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
Recently buyers who were in contract to purchase a home in Oakland, Calif., asked the seller to credit them money in escrow. The money was to be applied toward repairs that were recommended in the course ...Saturday, 22 December 2007 -
How to Find a Good Investment Property
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... your properties carefully to make sure you don't end up getting burned. Choose the Right Neighborhood Just like with any other real estate purchase, location is all-important. Whether you're buying ...Saturday, 22 December 2007 -
How to Avoid 8 Costly Moving Mistakes
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... basic limited liability coverage offered to you, free of charge, by the movers will not be sufficient. And most homeowners' policies don't cover items broken or lost in a move. Extra insurance can be purchased ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Microhood a must for any Kitchen Upgrade
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... The template that's supplied with the appliance will give you exact locations where to place the vent, and the dealer where you purchased the microhood can supply you with any pipe or transition adaptors ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Moving out may bring faster home sale
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... our home faster? --Dana P. DEAR DANA: Your listing real estate agent is in the best position to advise you whether to stay or move during the sales process. Purchase Bob Bruss reports ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Don't buy a house with these problems
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... PROFESSIONAL HOME INSPECTORS AREN'T PERFECT. In addition to obtaining a written home-defect disclosure report, even when a home is being purchased "as is" (meaning the seller ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Fair Housing
Category: FAQs/Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
... cannot establish discriminatory terms or conditions in the purchase or rental; deny that housing is available or advertise that the property is available only to persons of a certain race, color, religion, ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Making an attractive home-purchase offer
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
It's easy to assume that negotiating is adversarial. You, the buyer, are on one side -- the side that wants to buy a property for the lowest price possible. The opposition on the other side is the seller ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Privacy Policy
Category: FAQs/Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
... is purchased by a third party whereby that third party will be able to use the Data in the same manner as we can as set forth in this Policy. In the event you choose to use links that appear on our site ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Save money on home improvement
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... bracing, etc. Beams: Another place to save some money is with the purchase of beams. Many structural-engineered lumber beams come in long lengths that are cut on site at the lumber yard, leaving ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Install crown molding like a pro.
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... I would recommend that you purchase some inexpensive, paint-grade crown molding to practice with until you get the hang of the techniques. Some of these techniques are also very difficult to explain in ...Thursday, 13 December 2007