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Foreclosure Financing
One reason there are few bidders at foreclosure sales is that it is next to impossible to get financing for such a property. ... |
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Foreclosure Options
A foreclosure property is a home that has been repossessed by the lender because the owners failed to pay the mortgage. ... |
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Foreclosure Risks
Buying a foreclosure property can be risky, especially for the novice. Usually, you buy a foreclosure property as is, which ... |
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Foreclosure Types
Judicial foreclosure action is a proceeding in which a mortgagee, a trustee or another lienholder on property requests a ... |
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Good Credit
Credit problems won't prevent you from obtaining a mortgage, but they will increase the cost. So try to put some time between ... |
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Grass Seeding
Always buy "certified seed". This is identified by a blue tag saying certified. By spending a few extra cents up front, you ... |
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Hammer Types
What size do you need? Many experienced carpenters use a 16 oz. claw hammer for most jobs, but also carry a 20 or 22 oz. ... |
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HDTV Shopping
Compare image quality, size and price. But think high definition, which refers to the clarity and sharpness of the picture on ... |
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Healthy Carpet
When shopping for carpet, ask about the "green label" program. According to the carpet Industry, the label tells consumers ... |
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Heat vs. Air-Drying
Look for a dishwasher that allows you to choose between heat-drying and air-drying. Heath-drying elements draw considerable ... |
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Heating Costs
When house hunting in warm weather, your primary concern may be air conditioning. But don't forget to consider heating. Don't ... |
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Heating System Size
Bigger is not always better! Too large a system costs more and operates inefficiently. Have a professional assess your needs ... |
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High Spin Washers
When shopping for a clothes washer, compare spin speeds. Higher spin speed can result in better water extraction and reduced ... |
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Home Theater Wiring
Avoid flat-topped staples for running speaker wires along the walls — they can sever the wire's insulation. Cables that ... |
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Homeowners Insurance
A standard homeowners policy protects against fire, lightning, wind, storms, hail, explosions, riots, aircraft wrecks, vehicle ... |
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House Buying Season
Because many buyers prefer to move in the spring or summer, the real estate market starts to heat up as early as February. ... |
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How Much House
The conventional home buying wisdom is to buy as much house as you can afford. It is important, however, to limit your ... |
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HVAC Budget
Whether you intend to install insulation yourself or hire a contractor, make sure that you know the guaranteed minimum R-value ... |
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HVAC Shopping
Shop during the off-season. Many heating and cooling manufacturers offer significant rebates during seasonal sales promotions, ... |
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Improvement Records
Beginning on the day that you complete the purchase of a home, keep track of everything you spend on major improvements. You ... |
