The DIY Mortgage Calculator

by Admin on April 6, 2009

Have you ever wondered how the bank calculates your monthly mortgage payments? Perhaps you’d like to know how to do it yourself so the next time you go house hunting you know how much you can afford.   There is a specific formula to follow and I’m willing to show you, but before we get [...]

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Organization Skills: Time for Storage

by Simon on April 3, 2009

Many individuals and families accumulate household goods over the years through things that have been passed down or bought. Eventually, your once tidy home seems like it is always cluttered and there just never seems to be enough room for everything. When you reach this point, you are more than likely in desperate need of [...]

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There have been many families and individuals alike who have found themselves struggling through financial hardships. The last thing anyone wants is to be slammed by an unexpectedly high utility bill. You can save yourself from this dilemma by going green within your home and saving money annually and even monthly.
There are a number of [...]

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So you finally get to go on that long awaited, lengthy, and well deserved vacation. Your bags are packed and your ready to go but there’s one problem. How are you going to maintain the house while you’re gone? There are a number of simple solutions to this dilemma to keep you happy and worry [...]

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Often times, homeowners choose to make additions to their home but are often caught by surprise at how much it costs to add onto their home. You can easily avoid this problem by planning ahead and making a checklist in order to come up with a close estimate. By totalling up an estimate you will [...]

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Sappi Limited is a multi-national paper company based out of South Africa with regional offices in North America, European and in their home country. Sappi Limited is committed to environmental preservation as a part of an ongoing business strategy, since the pulp they use for their paper product lines comes from the 5 million hectares [...]

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Slumming in the Slums

by Adam on March 6, 2009

The terms slum, and slum lord are often used in reference to rental property that isn’t well cared for. Those that own it are the slum lords rather than being called landlords. These are often locations such as apartment buildings where very poor people or those with a criminal background reside. While the individuals know [...]

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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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From Hollywood Celebs to Real Estate Fat Cats

by Adam on February 22, 2009

While many Hollywood celebrities might seem quite flaky, there are a few who have maintained their wits and demonstrated talents in the real estate market.
Whether enjoying owning multiple homes, spinning off properties during booming real estate markets or development, there are a few celebrity real estate barons who are doing quite well.
Some people sell their [...]

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