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11 Tips for a Less Expensive Lawn

on June 16, 2010

When it comes to your lawn, seeing green doesn’t mean spending green. Here are some tips to keep your lawn green for less this summer.

Three Things You Need to Know Today

on June 16, 2010

Think of it as a “consumer espresso”: Three things every smart consumer should know today, distilled down to 500 words or less.

Home Affordable Refinance Program: A Lifebuoy for Underwater Homeowners

on August 27, 2010

The Home Affordable Refinance Program, offered by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, is designed to help homeowners who have paid their mortgage on time, but whose property values have fallen through no fault of their own.

Buying or Selling a Timeshare? Read This First

on March 11, 2010

If you’ve ever thought about buying a timeshare, read this article first. Because getting out of these things is a whole lot harder than getting into them.

16 Tips to Save on Home Remodeling

on August 25, 2010

The best way to save on housing is not to buy or rent more house than you need. The best way to fix up the home you have is to use some simple tips that can save from 20% to 50% on remodeling costs.

Five Tips to Sell Your Home Fast

on June 8, 2010

Five tips to sell your home in a horrible market.

Who Do You Holiday Tip?

on February 18, 2010

The mailman? Garbage collector? Your kid’s teacher? Who should you tip for the holidays and how much should you give?

3 Tips for Lower Lawyer Bills

on May 3, 2010

You may need a lawyer, but you don’t need to pay a lot.

3 Tips to Lower Your Rent

on October 10, 2009

As the foreclosure wave crests in many parts of the country, many people who used to own homes are joining the ranks of renters. But whether you’re new or experienced to renting, it pays to know some tips that can help you with the cost.

Lessons For Landlords

on October 8, 2009

According to the National Association of Realtors, last year Americans bought nearly 2 million homes not to live in, but for investment. Which means many of those homes will become rental properties. Will all the new landlords be ready?

The Mortgage That Pays You

on July 14, 2010

A reverse mortgage is a mortgage that pays you, instead of the other way around.

Mortgage Meltdown: The Risks of Walking Away

on September 8, 2009

Can you simply walk away from an upside down mortgage, when you owe more than your house is worth?

Are You Paying Your Neighbor’s Bills?

on August 28, 2009

Many must pay their neighbor’s bills or risk loosing their homes.

Can’t Sell Your Home? What Should You Do?

on August 28, 2009

What should you do when you can’t sell your home? Make money from it, of course.

Mortgage Shopping 101: Locking In The Best Rate

on June 5, 2015

Part 4 of a 4 part series on shopping for a mortgage focuses on locking in the best mortgage rate.

Mortgage Shopping 101: Negotiating

on June 5, 2015

Part 3 of a 4 part series on shopping for a mortgage focuses on negotiating your mortgage.

Mortgage Shopping 101: Finding the Best Deal

on June 5, 2015

Part 2 of a 4 part series on shopping for a mortgage focuses on finding the best deal on your mortgage.

Mortgage Shopping 101: First Things First

on June 5, 2015

Part 1 of a 4 part series on shopping for a mortgage focuses on the basics of your mortgage search.

Facing Foreclosure? Turn The Tables On Your Bank

on December 19, 2011

With more and more homeowners falling behind on their mortgages, many are seeking help in unconventional ways.

House Raffle: $10 For A $3 Million Home

on February 25, 2010

Have you bought your $10 raffle ticket for this $3 million home?

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