Home Theater - Realty Plus or Minus?
by Stacy Neir. Certain home improvements will increase the value of your home by more than the original investment. We know this is often the case with new bathrooms and new kitchens, but what if you would like a home theater? How do you know what other improvemen...
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The Green Housing Alternative: Dome Homes
by Carol Freyer. How we live affects every aspect of the planet. We use fossil fuels at an unsustainable rate, and we're polluting the rivers and skies with toxins that are produced by our vehicles, homes, and industries. The price of comfort and convenience is the ...
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A Fireplace Can Sell a Home
by Lou Lynch. "A fireplace can sell a home". A sweeping statement, and yet at this time of the year, with the wind howling around the chimney pots, it can hold true. Whether you have a climate that brings lashing rain, gently floating snow, or just cooler tempera...
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Which Homes Can I Afford?
by Lee Keadle. The first step in figuring out which home you can afford is to talk with a home loan officer so that you can get pre-qualified for a loan. There is no reason to make plans for a house that you love but cannot afford. Getting pre-qualified allows you...
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Finding a Home With Resale Value
by Lee Keadle. If you are looking to buy a new home, try to find a home that will have a good resale value down the road. This concept applies to first time home buyers who are just looking for a 'first home' as well as home buyers who plan on living in the home f...
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Modern People Seek Modern Homes
by John Adamm. Recent statistics show that the property buyers in Sofia have several characteristics in common: age between 24 and 50, professionals, married or loving together with a partner, interested in sports and recreational activities in their free time. Th...
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Flipping Fsbo Homes
by Steve Gillman. What are FSBO homes, and can you really make money flipping them? First some definitions. "Flipping" refers to buying and selling real estate for a profit over a short period of time. Some "flippers" are looking only to make money from buying low an...
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Buying A Home In Recession
by Kim Lee. There are many people who will jump at the chance at buying a new home during a recession. If you are one of these people you are probably well aware of the benefits that go along with buying at this time. But if you are like most buyers, you probab...
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Hud Homes - Things To Know
by Kim Lee. A HUD home is a 1 to 4 unit residential property acquired by HUD as a result of a foreclosure action on an FHA-insured mortgage. HUD becomes the property owner and offers it for sale to recover the loss on the foreclosure claim. You know investing i...
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Home Prep Needed for Great Sales
by Kevin Bilberry. If you are considering putting your home on the market, realize that it will take some preparation to get your home up to show quality. Experience is proving that when a home is staged, it can bring in up to many thousands of dollars more than the a...
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Home Security: Alarm Systems
by Richard Soto. You've just bought a new home, and filled it with your most beloved personal treasures. Now you need to protect your investment, and by taking a few simple steps, you can ensure that your home stays safe. One of the most effective ways to safeguard ...
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Financing That New Home
by Austin Lansing. There is no question that guidelines for credit approvals have tightened compared to this time last year. The same person, who applied for a mortgage one year ago, may not be approved today. Unfortunately, this is the result of abusive lending pract...
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