Toxic Loan Rx
Author: Charles Scutt Date: 11-10-2009
In 2010, the most taboo "f" word in the American vernacular will have more than four letters. Indeed, "foreclosure" will be on the minds and lips of millions more homeowners than ever before - due to the fact that many toxic loans are scheduled to rese... |
How to Remake a Bedroom
Author: Kit Davey Date: 11-03-2009
A Realtor with whom I have worked for many years asked me to meet with the owners of a cute, Arts and Crafts period home. They wanted to maximize their sale price so they could invest in a larger home in another state, and they knew they'd need to take... |
Too Great Expectations
Author: David Silva Date: 10-27-2009
They're a staple of late-night television and the bane of serious real estate agents: infomercials promising quick and easy fortunes by buying up distressed properties.
"Millions can be had for just pennies on the dollar!" they proclaim. Well, not s... |
Fitness for the Home
Author: Kit Davey Date: 10-20-2009
So the economy has you rethinking that gym membership, and now you'd like to start working out at home - but you don't know where to put all that cumbersome exercise equipment. Or perhaps, you already have the equipment, but your Nordic Track has becom... |
As Easy as M-L-S
Author: Charles Scutt Date: 10-13-2009
When it comes to finding the ideal abode, real estate experts suggest that homebuyers remember three simple letters: MLS. The rest, they say, is elementary.
Short for the multiple listing service, the MLS is an intricate, shared computer network cre... |
States Getting With the Program
Author: David Silva Date: 09-29-2009
With a federal program offering an $8,000 tax credit on first-time home purchases set to expire Dec. 1, thousands of novice buyers are racing against the clock to take advantage of the deal. Housing industry professionals are moving with a renewed ... |
Title Vitals
Author: Charles Scutt Date: 09-22-2009
They say you should never judge a book by its title. But you can certainly judge a home’s hidden level of risk by its title insurance – or lack thereof.
Today, having proper title insurance in place and choosing the right title compa... |
Cooking with Kitchens
Author: Barbara Ballinger Date: 09-15-2009
Jennifer Gilmer, CKD, is an award-winning designer whose eponymous Washington, D.C. firm has designed more than 1,000 kitchens in a variety of styles and won more than 15 national awards, including the “Pinnacle of Design” for the best ... |
The Do’s and Don’ts of Financing a Home
Author: Charles Scutt Date: 09-08-2009
If you’re eager to take advantage of record low selling prices and jump into the homeownership game, be forewarned, say the referees: The rules of play have changed. To make the team and qualify for a home mortgage, you need to have a strong ... |
Foreclosure Forbearance
Author: Charles Scutt Date: 08-25-2009
In life, they say, you get what you pay for. So if you’re considering the purchase of a bank-owned property, don’t be blinded by the rock-bottom price: Chances are that residence is going to need some repairs and upgrades, which is why ... |
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