Category: HOME AND HOUSING
Tips to Get the Best Foreclosure Deals
On February 16, 2018 by johnnyIn a market where foreclosure listings seem to be commonplace, looking for a foreclosed property becomes a lot quicker and easier. Or that’s what most people think – until they start searching. With tons of investors willing to shell money on discounted properties, the best deals are often sold really fast. However, there’s actually something
Is Vanlife Right For You?
On October 30, 2017 by johnnyIf you’re familiar with social media, especially the circles which tout the beauty of alternative living situations, you may have heard of the very famous hashtag, vanlife. It may be a bit confusing at first, but the name says it all. If you search for this popular hashtag on just about any social media site,
How to Best Choose the House that’s Ideal for Your Needs
On August 24, 2017 by johnnyDid you know that 1 in 3 individuals spend only half an hour choosing a home? This is a bit surprising for many of us, since choosing a home is such an important decision – a decision that may well impact our lives for years to come. But it’s true, nevertheless. And, what’s more, less
Mortgage Finance Overhaul in 2017?
On May 14, 2017 by cassalynneDuring his annual State of the Union address earlier this year, President Obama called for a reform of the American mortgage system. While the majority of these demands were reiterations of his previous calls to action on the matter, the address included a sense of urgency that have many supporters hopeful. But what are these
Yes, You Can: Land a Loan on a Short Sale Home
On February 12, 2017 by DannyYou’re looking for a new home, and your real estate agent floated a good idea your way: buy a short sale home. Short sales are sales where the seller needs to sell (they’re motivated) because they can’t afford to keep making the mortgage payments. They are usually working with a bank and a real estate
Discovering An Impeccable Home Improvement Contractor
On November 20, 2016 by maryThe inevitable time has come to fill our ‘honey-do’ lists which consist of morally impossible projects we as men have been summoned to make happen for our better halves. Instead of beating your thumbs to death with hammers or dropping 3 squares of shingles on your wife’s ragtop Corvette, we’ll take the slightly more pragmatic
Insulation is the Greatest Energy Saving Idea in the Present World
On September 7, 2016 by DannyEnergy efficiency has become the major buzzword in the present world and therefore it is important to understand the importance of it. With the rising cost of the electricity, it has become essential that we should look after the preservation of the energy and look after less consumption of energy which can have a serious