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5 Hidden Costs of Remodeling
Labor. Materials. Pizza?Some costs do not fit neatly into a renovation project's line-item budget, but if you ignore ...
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Measure Twice, Borrow Once: Home Equity Loan Success
Home values are bouncing back—is the trend strong enough to support your bid for a home equity loan?According to the ...
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Energize Savings with a "Green" Tax Credit
In the midst of the budget crisis in Washington, home energy tax credits were retained for the 2012 tax year. That me...
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HELOC? HEL, Yes!
Experts agree that the housing market has touched bottom in most markets. With values stabilizing, now is a good time...
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FHA Financing for Renovations? Yes, But...
It's not a snap, but the Federal Housing Agency's 203k program enables homeowners to finance home improvements as par...
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The Rising Cost of Low-Rate FHA Loans
In the wake of the housing bust, the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), once a lender of "near-last resort" for moderat...
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Footing the Bills
Consider this advice on where to obtain money in order to pay for your remodeling project.
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Estimating Checklist
Estimating factors that concern building and price.
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How To: Cut Construction Costs
Advice on cutting costs by reviewing and detailed estimation of costs.
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Understanding Costs
Here's how to understand the costs of construction and materials.
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Maximizing Your Remodeling Dollar
Here's how to make the most of your money when remodeling your home.
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How Much Will a Designer Cost?
Follow this advice and stay informed when settling designing costs.
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Contractors, Contracts, and Costs
Finding and hiring the right people to help do the job is crucially important when it comes to remodeling work.
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Estimating Hints
Get multiple estimates and plan the job for the best time of year.
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Open a Separate Checking Account
Opening a checking account for the duration of the construction project.
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Getting Professional Help
Your attorney, accountant, and insurance agent can be important players in your construction project.
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Managing the Money
When renovating, in addition to collecting soft data like personnel reputations, you should assemble the hard information, namely the estimates.
 
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