In Part 1 a general understanding of mortgages was explored. Part 2 investigates the many different types of mortgages which can generally be classified into two groups: changeable and static. Static allows you to budget more effectively as you know t...

Not all mortgages are created equal; this seems to be one lesson that we have all learnt in the last two years, even if only indirectly. For those who have suffered through an unpaid mortgage and lost a home, the importance of small print need not be ...

Not all mortgages are created equal; this seems to be one lesson that we have all learnt in the last two years, even if only indirectly. For those who have suffered through an unpaid mortgage and lost a home, the importance of small print need not be ...

A canopy bed is a luxurious choice for the dedicated sleeper. However, you may already have a perfectly good bed. Also, canopies for your bed can be expensive and hard to find in the right color for your decorating scheme. The solution is, of course, t...

You've already spent a significant amount on your home and your car, gas is costing more and you really don't want to spend $50 a month on a gym on top of all of this. So what's a health-conscious person to do? The answer is hie thee...

If you could second guess the minds of potential buyers, you would be a long way to securing an offer. Knowing what it was that drew the buyer to view your home would help but this is usually impossible to gauge. However, if you have a uniqu...

There's nothing like some old fashioned decadence to pull the buyers to your home! A new bathroom in your house can include all the luxuries you've ever wanted, and it is not really such an expensive improvement to incorporate into your home. ...

So, you're heading out to the family cabin/cottage and you're on a mission to relax. First off, pat yourself on the back for taking some time to take care of you! And next, before you set off into the wild blue yonder, think about these approaches that...

Your cabin may represent many things to you - a place to get away from it all, to have a much needed break from the hustle and bustle of things. Of course, although you may not want to be dishing tons of funds into decorating your cabin, you probably want...

It seems that every day we read another story about the demise of the housing market and the failing U.S. economy. Let's face it, bad news makes headlines quicker than the good stuff. Unfortunately this proliferation of doom and gloom has helped to cre...

With recent announcements of the sale of Donald Trumps' Palm Beach home being the highest real estate sale ever, it might look like the economy is getting back on track. However this home was purchased by a Russian billionaire, so it says little about ...

Deciding to renovate your house can be an enormous decision - and not one that should be taken lightly. After all, we are talking about invested funds, and in most cases, lots of it! So, don't jump into such an extensive project without first following...

Is island life for you? Or is having an island getaway for you? Both questions would entail completely different lists of pros and cons. For investment purposes, island homes tend to hold their value, as land is obviously at a premium on an island!