18th November 2008
One way that you may be able to sell your home is by offering the financing yourself. This is not as risky as it sounds, thanks to a new web site that has opened up called 'Virgin Money USA'. Virgin has streamlined a way for ordinary people to arrange...
18th November 2008
You've tended your gardens all summer long and enjoyed the bright colors and fragrant blooms that resulted from your work. Now that winter is coming, don't stop there; you can continue to have a stunning landscape throughout the cooler months.
25th September 2008
If you were in the market for a new home, would you know what style of home appeals to you? Perhaps a bungalow, a ranch or a grand Victorian or maybe a Georgian? Having a basic knowledge of architectural styles can really help to narrow down your choic...
25th September 2008
Safety concerns regarding granite countertops and their level of radon gas emitted has sparked a controversy since the 90's. However, the widespread use of granite in kitchen and bathrooms has sparked renewed interest in this old issue.
The Ne...
08th September 2008
Imagine that you are living in a desirable city in a desirable condo and that all the residents have just been presented with a projected repair bill from their Home Owner Association (HOA) for $80,000 - per condo unit. It can (and has!) happened.<...
08th September 2008
Most lumps of granite feel much more at home pointing upwards into the sky than flattened under a rolling pin in your kitchen! For this reason, granite counter tops need some understanding and care as they are made from a natural product, which is ...
13th August 2008
For many people, it is hard to come up with even 5% down to qualify for a better mortgage. One great way is to make a little money on the side and apply it to a high-yield savings account. Here are 10 ideas for generating more income:
1. Get...
13th August 2008
Many people find themselves in the situation where they have a good job, maybe even a decent down payment, but their credit is, shall we say, less than stellar. The problem with getting a decent rate on a mortgage is that your credit rating is going t...
15th July 2008
Again and again, I hear stories from fellow real estate agents that affirm what I also see as true: it is not a good idea for the seller to be present when their home is being viewed by buyers. While it may be inconvenient for the seller to stay away, ...
15th July 2008
People don't like to think of the end of something, but with divorce rates higher than ever before in history, the reality that you and your spouse might split some day is a likely one. How you divide the assets can be complicated.
One of the l...
