Instead of posting different blog entries, I bring you everything empassing financing in one complete guide. I hope you enjoy. Please don’t hesistate to contact me if you have any questions. – Toni 5 Tips for Deciphering Your Home Loan’s Good-faith Estimate Knowing how to read your good-faith estimate can help you save money on [...]
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U.S. Census Bureau: Homeowners Average $1,000 in Monthly Costs
The nation’s homeowners paid a median of $1,000 in monthly housing costs in 2009, compared with $808 for renters, according to data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. However, renters usually paid a higher percentage of their household income on these costs than did owners [...]
Vacant Homes Pose Insurance Risks
As the U.S. housing market struggles to rebound, many homeowners are stuck with hard-to-sell properties longer than expected. Some frustrated home sellers who must relocate for a new job opportunity, want to downsize or simply want to buy a new place have left homes empty. Vacant or unoccupied homes can leave the homeowner exposed to [...]
Bring Out the Best in Basements
Basements can adopt a split personality. On the one hand, it’s a sweet storage space with minimal décor and a high tolerance for accumulating dust. Yet when it’s time to sell — especially in a competitive real estate market — or expand the home’s livable square footage, the basement needs a little dressing up. That’s [...]
Real Estate: Most Dangerous Everyday Situations
Meeting new clients, showing properties, holding open houses, letting strangers get into your car, and even your marketing may be jeopardizing your personal safety. Real estate is considered by security experts as a high-risk profession.
42,000 of California’s jobless will get help with mortgages
The U.S. Treasury Dept. announced yesterday it is providing additional funding to a California program to help homeowners struggling to make their mortgage payments due to unemployment. The program, administered through the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) will assist struggling borrowers make up to six months of mortgage payments. Lenders will be asked to match [...]
Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
Homeowners across the country are continually striving toward a more eco-friendly lifestyle. While homeowners may not know where to start, there are small steps that can be taken that can add up to make a big difference. The experts at OurGreenerLife.com offer the following tips to help you lessen your eco footprint. 1. Use less [...]
Five Smart Reasons to Buy a Home Now
The economy is stabilizing. Home prices are holding. It’s not just as good a time as ever to buy a house. It’s one of the best times ever. ForSaleByOwner.com presents five overlooked reasons why now is a great time to buy a house. 1. Low mortgage rates serve as an equity shock absorber. When buyers [...]
