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Factors That Affect The Sale Of Any Home
Factors that Affect The Sale of a Home Price, location, condition, price and the agent selected each play an important role in the sale of any home.Less To Own Than To Rent
The question is "financially speaking, are you better off owning than renting in the long term?" Renting a home has advantages. It is usually a short-term commitment from year to year and the landlord is responsible for the repairs. ...Options When Your Home Sells
Have you thought what you'd do if your home sold the first day it was on the market?Doing Nothing Is Costing Something
It has been said that more money has been lost due to indecisions than ever was due to making the wrong decisions. Many times, the larger the decision, the more likely procrastination comes into play and doing nothing will cost somethin...Unpleasant Smells
Unpleasant smells could keep your home from selling as quickly as it should.Notice Identity Theft
Notice identity theft early by reviewing your credit reports regularly at AnnualCreditReport.comIs It Covered Or Not?
Homeowner's insurance does not cover all perils. Talk to your insurance agent about your concerns before you need to file a claim.Property Inheritance
Stepped-up basis is an incredible benefit to people who inherit property. Not only do they receive the property itself, the basis or cost value of the property becomes the fair market value at the time of the decedent's death. This av...Bad News-Good News
Foreclosure moratoriums are set to expire at the end of July 2021 but there is good news for most delinquent homeowners.RSS FEED
Quick Fixes for Your Common Household Problems
It may seem like there’s always something going on as a homeowner, from silencing a squeaky hinge to unclogging a temperamental toilet. But many household problems c...
Fraud Alerts: How They Can Help You
Victims of identity theft or fraud may feel they dont have many options to protect themselves. An easy stopgap, however, is to place a fraud alert on your credit repor...
Pros and Cons of Wedding Insurance
Rain, the bride falling into a pool, a wedding cake falling over, and deposit money thats lost because the venue went out of business a week ago.
What do all of ...
Refi Options for Those With Low Credit Scores
If you want to get a second mortgage so you can make renovations to your home, it can be difficult if you have poor credit.
A second mortgage can use a homes equ...
Family-Friendly Artwork Apps
In the age of apps, theres more to preserving the masterpieces your children create than just sticking them on the refrigerator.
Eventually, the magnets will sli...
Creating a Rustic Vibe With Wood Decor
If you’re a fan of that rustic look, or just love to feature beautiful wood in your space, then your home may already be covered with hardwood floors below, exposed ...
Building Credit Without Credit Cards
A credit card is one of the main ways to build credit. By using a credit card wisely and not running up huge bills and paying them off in full on time, consumers can i...
Debit Cards: Why You Should Proceed With Caution
A debit card can be your worst enemy when it comes to identity fraud.
Credit and debit card fraud totaled $4.5 billion in 2016, according to a Read more
What Couples Should Discuss Before Retiring
Compromise is an important part of marriage. From deciding how much to spend on a new living room set to what to watch on TV tonight, compromise is constant.
It ...
How to Save The Earth and Your Wallet
For many people, adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle is high on the list of worthwhile efforts. For others, its all about stashing cash. Consumer editors at Read more