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Affordable Housing for All
Affordable Housing for All
Behind the Scenes - Habitat for Humanity
Buying a Home in Today’s Market
Buying a Home in Today’s Market
A slowing economy, a tightening credit crunch and a sluggish housing market can present some unique challenges to the ...
Buying a Vacation Home in a Down Market: The Pros and Cons
Buying a Vacation Home in a Down Market: The Pros and Cons
A slumping real estate market may bring advantages to those looking for that second, or even third, vacation home. But there ...
Cobb Hill
Cobb Hill
Behind the Scenes - Vermont Farmhouse
Conduct Your Own Home Inspection: Looking at Your House to Check for Damage and Make Repairs
Conduct Your Own Home Inspection: Looking at Your House to Check for Damage and Make Repairs
Getting a fresh perspective of your property can reveal features both good and bad.
Deciding to Remodel or Move
Deciding to Remodel or Move
A growing family means remodeling existing space, expanding or moving. Checklists and professional input can help you decide ...
Determine Your Flood Risk
Determine Your Flood Risk
The odds may seem like a million to one you'll ever experience serious flooding. But it happens more than you'd think. In ...
Flipping: Remodeling for Resale
Flipping: Remodeling for Resale
If you’re in the market to buy a house to rehabilitate for profit—also known as "flipping"—you’ll need to play it smart. Here ...
Green Occupations: Educating Builders and Brokers
Green Occupations: Educating Builders and Brokers
The movement to create "green" residential properties is changing the way homes are built, bought and sold. New industries ...
Growing Home: Considerations to Make When Adding More Space
Growing Home: Considerations to Make When Adding More Space
If your house suddenly seems too small for your family, moving isn’t the only option. Adding more area to your current house ...
Historic St. Petersburg Neighborhoods
Historic St. Petersburg Neighborhoods
St. Petersburg, Fla., is known for its parks, neighborhoods, and vibrant downtown, all set against the beautiful backdrop of ...
Home Appraisal Basics
Home Appraisal Basics
Home appraisals are a vital and important step in financing a purchase, refinancing an existing mortgage or obtaining a home ...
Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon
Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon
Whether you are buying or selling, it's important to test the home for radon.
Home Buying after Bankruptcy
Home Buying after Bankruptcy
Before the housing bubble burst and mortgage default rates escalated, a home purchase following bankruptcy was relatively ...
House-Choosing Checklist
House-Choosing Checklist
Ready to buy a home? There are lots of considerations to make before selecting the right one. This home-buying checklist will ...
How Foreclosure Works
How Foreclosure Works
The foreclosure rates continue to increase across the country, and many homeowners find themselves in a daily struggle to stay ...
How to Avoid Foreclosure
How to Avoid Foreclosure
Homeowners expecting that they won’t be able to make their next mortgage payments should not panic. There are steps they can ...
How to Choose the Right Architect
How to Choose the Right Architect
Each architect has his or her own style, approach to design and methods of work. So, it's important to find an architect who ...
How to Reduce Radon Levels
How to Reduce Radon Levels
Reducing radon levels in your home is serious business. Here are a few pointers on what to look for in when hiring a ...
How to Stage a Home
How to Stage a Home
Staging your home sets the scene for potential buyers. A well-staged home can help it sell faster and for more money. Here are ...
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