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From Money to Marraige: 8 Stress-Saving Tips for Enlisting an Architect
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I t takes flexibility, communication and realistic expectations to work successfully with an architect. Here’s a round-up (by MSN Real Estate) of some tips from architects and homeowners. Pay attention to personality. Most people hire an architect only once in their lives. Searching for one is akin to finding a financial planner, architects say. Look...
Hollywood Hits the Market
Looking for a commanding view of the collapsing housing market? According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, some 138 mountaintop acres next to the landmark Hollywood sign in Los Angeles are going on sale Wednesday for $22 million. Abutting the largest urban park in the country –- and just west of the...
Couples Therapy: 6 Financial Tips for Less Romantic Times
Valentine’s Day is a time for roses, chocolate and sparkly dinners. But according to RISMedia, if you want to ensure your relationship with your partner endures through less-romantic times, be sure to talk about finances. Being on the same page about all of your financial data is a long-lasting way to show each other your...
Energy Audits to Inspections: Helping Homeowners Maintain Value
With reports that foreclosures are up 51% from 2006 and that home ownership took a record plunge in 2007, RISMedia says it’s clear that 2008 will be a year of economic uncertainty, and at worst, a year of continuing downturn. As consumers continue to feel the squeeze, the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) reminds...
Which is Right for You? Buying vs. Renting
No one knows what the future holds for you, your family, your job or your finances. But Bankrate.com can help you understand what you’re going to encounter when you embark on the sometimes-difficult journey toward the American Dream of owning a home. When you get that urge to buy a house, the first thing to...
Offbeat Options for First-Time Homebuying
So you want to buy a place of your own but can’t figure out how to pull together the necessary cash and financing? If you’re willing to think creatively, MSNMoney offers us seven offbeat options for buying your first home: The Fixer Upgrade - When you can’t afford what you want, look for what you...
More Mortgage Basics for Homebuyers
Adjustable or floating rate, 15-year or 30? How much mortgage can you afford? These are just a few of the many questions home buyers will find information on in Yahoo! Real Estate’s How-to Guide of Mortgage Basics. So before you start mining for the perfect mortgage, make sure you have an understanding of the options...
Home Makeovers: The Right Upgrades for the Ages
We’ve all seen those fashion faux pas: muscle shirts that only accentuate middle-age spread, or tight, low-cut jeans that turn soccer moms into muffin-top casualties. According to MSN Real Estate and bankrate.com, you can make a home unfashionable in the same way by choosing the wrong pre-sale improvements. Few real-estate agents will object to any...
Second Homes: Luxury Living at a Fraction of the Cost
According to the folks over at Springwise, consumers who want the luxury of having a second home at the beach or in the mountains, but don’t have the money to plunk down on the choicest properties, now have an appealing alternative: half ownership. Like other shared ownership ventures, Halfshare.com gives customers the chance to get...
5 Home Fix-Up Tasks That Are Worth Skipping
If your New Year’s resolution is to sell a home in 2008, it’s probably time to start thinking about how to make that home stand out from the rest. But before planning any projects, beware: Homeowners aren’t recouping as many improvement costs as they could in recent years, according to a recent study by Remodeling...
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First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended (Closing Date Only)
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