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August 7, 2013
What makes a neighborhood great?
The best places to live rise to the top because of where they are, who lives there and what elements are in them.
By Melinda Fulmer of MSN Real Estate
What distinguishes a great neighborhood from the merely meh? It's a difficult question, encompassing everything from physical attributes such as...
June 21, 2013
5 tips to help your home sell quickly
To many buyers, a house that's been on the market a long time must have hidden problems. And that could lead to unnecessary and endless price reductions. Luckily, even in a distressed market, there are ways to prevent roots from sprouting under the 'for sale' sign.
Real-estate agent Vince Romano could...
May 13, 2013
Should you buy a fixer-upper?
April Buying Advice: With fewer houses to choose from, more buyers are considering purchasing homes with problems. Here's what you need to know, and which issues might be too much to take on.
By Melinda Fulmer of MSN Real Estate
With housing inventory tight and many bank-owned homes on the market,...
April 2, 2013
April gardening checklist
In some areas, April brings the first signs of winter's end; in others, it's the gateway to hot, summery weather. But in most climates, it's the magical month when gardens start to come to life.
Remember to adjust gardening tips to fit your own growing season – but most important of all, wait until...
March 18, 2013
How to choose whether to move or remodel
By Michele Lerner • Bankrate.com
Move or remodel? If you are dissatisfied with your home, you might wonder whether it's better to buy another house or remodel the one you own. The choice involves both financial and emotional calculations.
"Deciding whether to move or to remodel is a life...
March 12, 2013
Buying your first house? Save yourself from a budget nightmare
So, you've gotten your financial situation in order and are ready to buy a house. Do you know how much house your monthly budget can handle? In this installment of Buying Advice, we'll look at the costs associated with homeownership and give you tips on how to better prepare for those expenses. We'll...
March 4, 2013
Six simple ways to update your home and add value
These remodeling projects can help you improve the look of your home and also increase your property's value.
By Diana Bocco | Yahoo! Homes - Mon, Feb 25, 2013 1:51 PM EST
The exterior of your house is the first thing people see when they are approaching your home, which is why you want to make...
February 26, 2013
How to get a mortgage without a credit score
Here are the alternative routes to approval.
For many homebuyers, establishing credit came naturally once they began working, applied for a credit card, took out a car loan or paid back student loans. But what about potential homebuyers who don't have a credit score, either because they are averse...
February 18, 2013
Remodeling the kitchen? Crunch the numbers first
NEW YORK (CNNMoney)
For many homeowners, remodeling a kitchen or bathroom can lead to many sleepless nights. Not only do worries abound about picking the right tiles or cabinets, but there are few resources to let you know if you're paying the right amount
But now homeowners can compare costs of similar...
February 6, 2013
The nation’s most expensive home for sale: Crespi-Hicks estate, $135 million
It's not often we get to write about home listings that break the nine-figure barrier. Oh, sure, maybe there's a $90 million Woolworth Mansion or a twin mansion package or Yuri Milner's $100 million boondoggle of a house (which the county assessor said was worth half the price). Gianni Versace's Miami...
