by Doug Reynolds | Feb 3, 2012 | No Category
By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Americans still think buying a home is one of the best decisions they’ve ever made. Here are some ways to increase your home’s value and comfort for less than $1,000. We knew reports of the death of American home ownership were greatly...
by Doug Reynolds | Feb 1, 2012 | No Category
By: Oliver Marks Review your remodeling contract carefully and adjust it to make sure it protects you in terms of payments, work schedules, and project specifications. The essential job of a construction contract is to spell out the project’s “scope of work.” This is...
by Doug Reynolds | Jan 30, 2012 | No Category
By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon A new study says home owners won’t see their utility bills drop until they’ve conducted four or more energy upgrades. Here are projects that will give you the greatest bang for...
by Doug Reynolds | Jan 28, 2012 | No Category
By: Gwen Moran A home inventory of your belongings for insurance purposes is a relatively inexpensive way to make any future claims go smoother. Take pictures of your belongings Photos of your belongings go a long way toward demonstrating ownership and value. Digital...
by Doug Reynolds | Jan 26, 2012 | No Category
By: G. M. Filisko A solid game plan can help you narrow your homebuying search to find the best home for you. 1. Know thyself Understand the type of home that suits your personality. Do you prefer a new or existing home? A ranch or a multistory home? If you’re leaning...