by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 21, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
If you’re driving home on a cold day and want your house to be warm and toasty when you arrive, there are a few ways to do so. You can call and hope someone is home and ask them to turn the thermostat up. Or, if you have a “smart” thermostat, also called a learning...
by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 21, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
Replacing your home’s windows can add a lot of value to a home’s resale price — 73 percent for vinyl and 72 percent for wood window replacement, according to data from Remodeling Magazine. Those percentages of the costs of an upscale window replacement are the...
by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 21, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
It may be easier to recoup some remodeling costs on your home than others. If you plan to live in your home for years, then you’ll enjoy a remodeled kitchen or bathroom. But if you’re doing it to help raise the selling price of your home, you may want to consider the...
by maria | Feb 15, 2017 | Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
Over the years, you’ve spent many happy summers at that lake, beach, or mountain resort. The kids think of it as a second home. Maybe it’s time to buy property there so the family can enjoy it for years to come. But, suggest financial advisors, before you decide to...
by maria | Feb 15, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
If a kitchen renovation is on your radar screen, and you plan to stay in your home long-term, you can figure on spending $20,000 or more – especially if you plan to rip out counters and re-configure your space. But if you’re thinking of upgrades that increase your...
by maria | Feb 15, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
A home is the biggest single purchase most people will make. Matt Blashaw, a licensed contractor and host of the DIY network show, “Money Hunters,” offers six tips for planning and performing routine maintenance that can save dollars as well as future headaches: Save...