From the monthly archives:

December 2008

Protecting Value Of Your Home By Helping Neighbors

How far are you willing to go to protect the value of your home? So far as to boost the value of your neighbor’s foreclosed home?  Apparently, that’s what some folks are considering around the country in an effort to help their houses retain value.
I recently read an article at The Passive Dad pitching the [...]

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Prepare Your Home For Winter With These 30 Tips

For most of us our home is our largest investment. The extreme temperatures in winter can wreak havoc on our homes and our wallet, so take steps to prepare your home for the winter months ahead. Even if you got a late start on winterizing your home, it is never too late to prepare your [...]

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What Is PMI?

PMI, or Private Mortgage Insurance, is required by banks when you finance more than 80% of the value of the home.  This protects banks in the event homeowners foreclose and the bank cannot sell the house for enough to pay off the loan.  Private Mortgage Insurance is expensive, typically adding over $100 to your monthly [...]

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Renting Your Home A Safe Play

A friend of mine just got married, and has already started the obligatory house-hunt exercise with his new wife. He asked me about the timing of buying a home in the current real estate market, and I asked him if he was financially prepared for home ownership. His response:  “Not really, but we’re married now [...]

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