Monthly Archives: October 2010

Vacant Homes: 8 Ways to Make Sure They’re Maintained

By: Mariwyn Evans Published: September 30, 2010 Living near a vacant home doesn’t have to mean putting up with overgrown grass and unshoveled snow. Does your community use these eight common local laws, programs, and regulations to force owners to … Continue reading

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Avoid Foreclosure Rescue Scams

By: Donna Fuscaldo Published: January 15, 2010 With foreclosure rescue scams widespread as more homeowners fall behind on mortgage payments, be smart if you seek help. A record high 2.8 million properties were hit with foreclosure notices in 2009, putting … Continue reading

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Foreclosure Counselors: What They Can and Can’t Do

By: G. M. Filisko Published: August 4, 2010 Foreclosure counselors can make the difference between losing your home and keeping it. Here’s how they work and how to choose one. If you’re facing foreclosure, your foreclosure counselor will be a … Continue reading

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Attic Insulation Saves You Money

By: Jeanne Huber Published: September 21, 2010 Add attic insulation to lower heating and cooling costs by as much as $600 per year. Save about $600 per year by boosting the amount of attic insulation from R-11 to R-49. Depending … Continue reading

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Dos and Dont’s of Homebuyer Incentives

By: G. M. Filisko Published 2010-09-01 08:57:14 Homebuyer incentives can be smart marketing or a waste of money. Find out when and how to use them. Incentives such as a new grill out on the patio can set your home … Continue reading

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First Time Home Buyer’s Checklist

Your first home purchase is exciting, but it can also be stressful. Here are some tips to limit the trauma and help you find the home of your dreams the first time around. The most important step in selecting a … Continue reading

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7 Tips for a Profitable Home Closing

By: G. M. Filisko Published 2010-02-10 09:46:23 Be sure you’re walking away with all the money you’re entitled to from the sale of your home When you’re ready to close on the sale of your home and move to your … Continue reading

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5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale

By: G. M. Filisko Published 2010-02-10 11:12:47 Working to get your home ship-shape for showings will increase its value and shorten your sales time. Many buyers today want move-in-ready homes and will quickly eliminate an otherwise great home by focusing … Continue reading

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Fielding a Lowball Purchase Offer on Your Home

By: Marcie Geffner Published 2010-06-10 09:53:36 Consider before you ignore or outright refuse a very low purchase offer for your home. A counteroffer and negotiation could turn that low purchase offer into a sale. When you receive a low offer … Continue reading

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7 Homeowner Tax Advantages

By: G. M. Filisko Published 2010-03-11 16:56:17 When you’re evaluating how much home you can afford, make sure you factor in the tax advantages of homeownership. Owning your home not only allows you to build wealth through appreciation, but it … Continue reading

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