Finances

5 Remodeling Projects that Pay Off :: Looking at Financial Aspect of Remodeling

Home improvement contractors and remodelers might be wondering what the market’s looking like for jobs. With the housing crash from 2008 in the rearview, contractors have seen a rising real estate market...

by Andrea Davis

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Does My Project Need a Building Permit? :: Building Permit Requirements & Why They’re Important

This article goes into detail on how to know if you need a building permit as well as the potential consequences if you build without a permit when it's required. [...]

by Richard Campen

2nd story of victorian home destroyed by act of god

What Does Home Insurance Cover :: Dwelling, Liability & More

Most people who own property have home insurance. However, many of them do not know exactly what their insurance does and does not cover. Typical home insurance plans cover the same general...

by Roy McClure

Benefits of a Home Generator :: Benefits vs. Costs

. . . Fortunately, my family during those times had the benefit of a backup home generator that kept our house operating at a normal capacity for the duration of the power...

by Diane Kuehl

Want to Buy a Fixer Upper? Five Tips to Help You Decide If You’re Ready

It can be a fun project, a great investment, or even a good way to settle into your forever home without spending a fortune to get what you want. But before you...

by jb bartkowiak

Renovation Loans :: What is a 203k Loan?

Homeownership

I have gotten a handful of questions recently about Renovations Loans, and more specifically -- 203ks. Like many, I knew only that 203ks were “Renovation Loans,” but not much else. So I...

by jb bartkowiak

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5 Kitchen Remodeling Questions :: How Much Will a Kitchen Remodel Cost?

Just like any big project, you need to budget for you kitchen remodeling project. How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost? The answer to that question lies in the answers to these...

by Kimberly Reynolds

Energy Audit Cost :: What’s in a Price? :: What to Know about Survey Style vs. Diagnostic Energy Audits

While there are hundreds if not thousands of variations of “audits” performed daily, it essentially boils down to two types; survey style & diagnostic. Learn more about what each entails + common...

by Sean Lintow Sr

Home Solar Payoff :: How Long Does it Take for Home Solar to Pay Off?

When you consider that home solar power immediately reduces your energy bills or even eliminates them altogether, as well as conserves the planet’s natural resources, the answer is simple: the solar payoff...

by CalFinder

15 Budget-Friendly Kitchen Makeover Ideas :: From Kitchen Decor to a New Countertop & Backsplash

While a major kitchen remodel may exceed your budget, you can enjoy a number of inexpensive updates now by cashing in on design creativity, smart materials and economical decorative touches to dress...

by Home Sweet Solutions

Interior Design on a Budget :: Focus on a Feature Wall, Furniture & Flooring

Young families also may find it difficult to find the extra money to change their homes and add luxuries such as reclining sofas. But to make a difference, you don’t have to...

by Susan Black

The 15 Minute DIY Home Inspection :: A DIY Home Inspection Checklist for REO Properties & Fixer Uppers

Homeownership

With the housing market as it is, some us may have opportunity and/or desire to take a look a foreclosure or a short sale. Unfortunately these kinds of sales are often "as...

by jb bartkowiak