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Late Payment
Late Payment
If you are in danger of paying your mortgage late, send your payment via overnight mail. The cost of doing so is probably much ...
Lead Disclosure
Lead Disclosure
Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting, buying, or renovating pre-1978 housing. ...
Local Schools
Local Schools
You can get information about school systems by contacting the city or county school board or the local schools. Your real ...
Malibu Beach Front Property
Malibu Beach Front Property
Bob winds up on Malibu Beach on a forty by approximately one hundred and fifty foot lot in a house built in the mid 50’s. It ...
Neighborhood Tour of Naples, Florida
Neighborhood Tour of Naples, Florida
In this episode, Bob goes on a neighborhood tour of Naples, Florida. We see the highlife both by car and by boat as Bob ...
Nuestra Comunidad - Community Development
Nuestra Comunidad - Community Development
Behind the Scenes - Accessible Home
Overview of Habitat for Humanity
Overview of Habitat for Humanity
Bob discusses the Habitat for Humanity mission and projects. A nonprofit, nondenominational housing organization, Habitat has ...
Power Line Panic
Power Line Panic
There are no definitive research findings that indicate exposure to power Iines results in greater instances of disease or ...
Property Tax Liabiliy
Property Tax Liabiliy
The total amount of the previous year's property taxes is usually included in the listing information. If it's not, ask the ...
Rebuilding Roxbury, Massachusetts
Rebuilding Roxbury, Massachusetts
Bob visits a rooming house near Boston in Roxbury, Massachusetts. A new concept in housing is being developed here, a ...
Refinance Timing
Refinance Timing
The traditional answer to the question "When is the best time to refinance?" is when interest rates fall 2 percent below your ...
Refinancing Costs
Refinancing Costs
If you are taking cash out of a refinancing and/or folding the closing costs into the new loan, watch the loan-to-value ratio ...
Refinancing Tax
Refinancing Tax
Refinancing you home loan can save you money and often reduce your monthly payments. If you take cash away from a refinancing, ...
Renovating Historic Homes
Renovating Historic Homes
Embarking on any large-scale home renovation can be a trying experience for homeowners. But when a historic home is involved, ...
Rethinking Space for Teens and Family
Rethinking Space for Teens and Family
As families grow and children become teens, it’s important to have enough space to be together—and apart. Checklists can ...
Reverse Mortgages
Reverse Mortgages
If you own your home, a reverse mortgage loan will pay you in monthly advances or through a line of credit. Reverse mortgages ...
Revitalizing Bartlett Park, Florida
Revitalizing Bartlett Park, Florida
Bob stresses the importance of careful planning, vision, creativity, and homeowners' pride of place in creating a sustainable ...
Sears American Dream Campaign
Sears American Dream Campaign
Strengthening communities, one home at a time.
Should You Custom Build Your Home?
Should You Custom Build Your Home?
If you’re wondering whether to custom build your dream home or buy a resale, this information about custom building budget and ...
Should Your First Home be a Fixer-Upper?
Should Your First Home be a Fixer-Upper?
Houses needing a little TLC might seem like a bargain, especially for your first home, but are you the person to give that ...
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