tips: When Should You Refinance Your Home?
- 05/02/14 03:36 AM
Refinancing your home at a lower rate is very common among some homeowners. However, it is not always the right decision for everyone. Before you make the decision to refinance your home, it is important for you to put some deep thought into how this change will affect you. Here are four things to consider before refinancing your home.
What Are Your Goals? Determining your goals for refinancing your home is one of the first things you should do. There are things you need to consider and remember before putting forth the work throughout the whole process. Refinancing your … (2 comments)
tips: Why You Should Participate In Spring Cleaning
- 04/02/14 03:55 AM
It’s that time of year again – time for the much anticipated spring cleaning! Whether you have participated in spring cleaning in the past or not, you definitely won’t want to miss out this year. There are so many benefits for you and your family when you give your home a deep clean. Don’t be deterred from the cleaning because it is time consuming and/or boring, even the smallest tasks can make the biggest difference. Here are four reasons why you should participate in spring cleaning this season. Your Home is Clean It’s an obvious point, but completely necessary to reiterate. If you’ve ever … (2 comments)
tips: How To Save Money On Your Electric Bills
- 12/20/13 03:42 AM
Taking the steps to reduce your electric bill doesn’t have to be time-consuming or difficult, according to a recent article from Realtor.com. Simply switching the brand of light bulbs you use and taking a little extra time to flip switches ‘off’ can help you save money on electricity. Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are a popular alternative to traditional incandescent bulbs because they’re more energy efficient and can last six to ten times longer. So, next time you’re out shopping for light bulbs, consider opting for CFLs so you can start saving on energy costs right away. Here are four more ways … (0 comments)
tips: What Is A Short Sale?
- 10/23/13 05:13 AM
If you are thinking of buying a home and come across one you love and you discover it is a short sale; if you don’t already know what a short sale is your first reaction is to ask, what is a short sale? Definition: Simply put, a short sale is a property that sells for less than the balance that is owed on the mortgage. A short sale can be on any type of property including an apartment building or even vacant land. If there is a mortgage balance that is greater than the market value of the home, the property … (0 comments)
tips: Tips For Home Improvement Safety
- 10/08/13 04:04 AM
Home improvement projects often call for risky practices. We always preach safety first, but we don’t always practice what we preach. Home Tips recently wrote an article passing along some tips for those of you tackling home improvement projects this Fall. Accidents can happen. You need to be especially careful when you are working at heights; with power tools or sharp blades; with heavy, awkward, or toxic materials; or with electricity and natural gas. It isn’t worth it to do your own home improvements if you run a high risk of injuring yourself. 1. Tackle only those tasks that you feel … (2 comments)
tips: Tips For Hiring A Home Improvement Contractor
- 08/13/13 01:38 AM
Home improvement projects tend to be ones that linger over time. When your budget is tight, they get put on the back burner and aren’t seen as a necessity. Because of this, there are a lot of contractors out there who are hungry for work; however, finding the right one for your project may be difficult. Here are a few tips to remember in your process of finding the right home improvement contractor. Ask for Referrals from Friends and Family Personally asking your friends and family is probably the easiest way to find a home improvement contractor. You will be able to hear … (0 comments)
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