From the category archives:

Buying a Home

If you have money and a wild imagination there is no limit to what you can do, especially when it comes to designing your home. Here are some of the most unusual and unique home designs you can find on the web that can perhaps act as some form of inspiration if you are designing [...]

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Things to Know About Home Equity Loans

by Admin on April 27, 2009

Home equity loans are one of the many different credit products offered by lenders around the country. For those who don’t know, a home equity loan is a line of credit which is backed by the borrower’s home. The lender considers the current market value of the home and generally offers to finance up to [...]

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How Much Power do Landlords Have?

by Adam on March 2, 2009

The specific rights that a landlord is entitled to will depend on the location where they live. While they can make many rules of their own too such as restricting the number of people that can reside there or if pets are allowed there are restrictions to what they can do. This is to protect [...]

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Before you decide to rent property from someone you need to be well aware of your rights. They can vary by location too so don’t assume you already know what they are due to being a previous renter. However, there are some basic things that come into play when you agree to rent property from [...]

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Lowering Your House Insurance Rates

by Adam on February 16, 2009

In this tough economy, homeowners are looking for ways to reduce costs. Insurance companies offer many options for lowering premiums.
Improving security can quickly reduce insurance rates. While location is important, living in gate communities and nearness to a police station leads to lower rates.  Other options are available. Preparing your home for the local hazards [...]

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Tips for Saving Hard-Earned Cash

by Adam on February 9, 2009

A new home might change lifestyles. Renting avoids many expenses and responsibilities - utilities, maintenance, appliances and taxes. Now, all of these expenses are the exclusive responsibility of the new home owner.
Sometimes, these new responsibilities can be overwhelming. So start small, dividing the requirements into more manageable portions.
Begin with the basics. Ask friends - who [...]

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How to Budget as a New Home Owner

by Adam on February 6, 2009

Purchasing a new home can be one of the most expensive purchases that you will make. Planning ahead can make the entire experience more enjoyable, anticipating unforeseen events that may occur.  By hope for the best, and planning for the worst, you create a cushioned emergency fund for unexpected costs that might arise.
Before buying the [...]

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Moving Costs More Than You Think

by Dan on January 16, 2009

Moving always costs more than people anticipate. As such, you should sit down and crunch the numbers before starting out. It may not be worth it to move, and you may need to earn extra money in order to fit your moving cost into the budget. It is, after all, often a lot more complicated [...]

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If You Lived Here You’d Be Home By Now

by Dan on January 9, 2009

When you are looking for a new home, there are three things you must consider: location, location and location. Seeing as you will hopefully live in this house for several years, it is important that you are completely satisfied with its location, so that you can fully enjoy your new home for as long as [...]

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Pre Fabulous Homes

by Aurelie on December 15, 2008

MADE TO MEASURE
Dream homes come in all shapes and sizes and in some cases, they even come made-to-order. Whether you’re looking for a year-round or part-time dwelling, there are housing options and designs that can be tailored to whatever your home needs may be.
The pre-fab concept is one that is becoming really popular in modern [...]

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