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Don’t Forget a Home Inspection with a New Construction Home

susanne — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:03:01 +0000

Every home—whether it’s a resale or new—has some kind of an issue, and the reality is that there is no “perfect” house. Many homebuyers embark on their search for a home with the belief that new homes should be flawless, …

Investment Alert: Can You Afford a Second Home?

susanne — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:00:17 +0000

Most of us have dreamt of having a vacation home. It could be on the beach in New England, somewhere tropical, or even somewhere foreign. Many consumers don’t realize that with the proper research, their dream vacation home might actually …

Homeownership Counseling Helps Keep Modified Loans Current

beth — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:07:00 +0000

Just three weeks after Congress restored $40 million in its budget for homeownership counseling, a new study by the Urban Institute reports that counseling greatly increased the ability of homeowners to stay current once they cured a serious delinquency or …

The Future of Home Improvement; Staying Organized and Tackling To-Do Lists with Lowe’s

susanne — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:40:23 +0000

For sellers with homes on the market or for newly moved-in buyers, fixing up your home can be a worthwhile and satisfying process. Needless to say, the home improvement process can potentially be daunting when trying to keep track of …

Preserving Hope for Homeowners: EquityLock Extends a Lifeline for Real Estate

susanne — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:00:03 +0000

These days, it seems that all we hear about are problems. The crisis of the day may vary a bit depending on the network you happen to be watching or newspaper you’re reading, but the theme is basically the same: …

Expert Advice: Selling your Home over the Holidays

susanne — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:53:42 +0000

The holidays are fast approaching. Regardless of what denomination you are- the next couple of months are probably going to be more hectic than most as you prepare to conclude 2011 with friends and family. If your home is on …

Last Call for Energy Efficiency Homeowner Tax Credits

susanne — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:54:24 +0000

The Alliance to Save Energy urges American consumers to give themselves the gift of energy efficiency this holiday season—and reap the benefits when they file their 2011 federal tax returns—by taking advantage of tax credits for energy efficiency home improvements.…

Making Sense of Green

susanne — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:36:42 +0000

We can’t watch TV, go shopping or dine at a restaurant without “seeing green”—locally grown, organic, biodegradable, sustainable. We now know that most every decision we make these days has an environmental consequence and a green alternative—recycled, energy efficient, chemical…

10 Ways to Get the Best of Winter When Selling Your Home

susanne — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:01:05 +0000

If your home will be for sale this winter, it is important to master certain seasonal issues that are less significant or even non-existent at other times of the year. Here are 10 bits of sage advice from RE/MAX agents …

Loan Modification is Stressful; Know Your Options

susanne — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:52:03 +0000

When the Obama administration rolled out the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) in 2009, officials estimated 3 to 4 million borrowers would seek relief from their mortgages through the program amidst the worst recession and housing market collapse in decades.…