John Mejia - Articles

New Senate Bill to Curb the Rising Trend of Foreclosure Scams
With title fraud an individual often claims to be able to offer a family assistance with avoiding foreclosure on their home by transferring title of their home to the third party "temporarily" while the mortgage is renegotiated or some such excuse. Anyone who is working to help you retain ownership of your home will not ask you to transfer ownership of your home to them. Read
By: John Mejia | 05/10/2009 | Real Estate

Practicing Frugality Around Your Home to Help You Afford to Keep It
Try to shop around the outside edges of your grocery store where the milk, eggs, meat, and produce are. You may have to dip into the middle of the store to pick up items like basic baking supplies, cereal, canned goods, and the all-important coffee and tea; the key is resisting all the non-essential items. Read
By: John Mejia | 02/10/2009 | Personal Finance

Good Tips for Great Real Estate Photography
In today's market, home sellers need to bring out as much ammunition as possible in order to attract buyers. One of the first steps in drawing interest to your home is to create a clear, enticing and positive online listing of your home. Read
By: John Mejia | 22/02/2008 | Real Estate

Getting in Touch With your Feminine Side - the Male Kitchen
Have you ever wondered how to get your partner into the kitchen to cook with you - or even for you? Or perhaps you would just like some interest and help in choosing the next new kitchen you want. Read
By: John Mejia | 24/01/2008 | Kitchens

Be Shrewd When Buying Real Estate!
Buying investment real estate at the moment requires some extra shrewdness. As the realty prices are fairly tempting right now, let's investigate the shrewdness angle! Read
By: John Mejia | 08/01/2008 | Real Estate

A Recommended Remodeling Recess
Many people are planning to stay put in their own homes until the loan market steadies. Perhaps that will happen when the new proposals that will tighten up the mortgage market go through. Read
By: John Mejia | 18/12/2007 | Home Improvement

Renew your Roof
If rainy days find you singing the leaky roof blues, it's time to consider recovering your home's cap. A new roof is a big investment – it can run you as much as an older car. Styles and materials vary, but remember – your new roof will not only keep you dry, it can be a selling point when you choose to put your home on the market. For that reason, regardless of what material you go with, be sure to choose a shingle that is complementary to your home's exterior paint color. Read
By: John Mejia | 19/10/2007 | Home Improvement

Renos That Pay: Redo your Kitchen and Enjoy the Returns
If you are thinking of redoing your kitchen you'll be happy to know that it is a sound investment. A good kitchen reno can add up to ten per cent to the total value of your home, and if the renovation is done well you should recover the costs when it comes time to sell. Not only that – you can expect your home to sell faster with a new look. Read
By: John Mejia | 19/10/2007 | Home Improvement

Getting a Mortgage Loan
A mortgage loan: it's the first step to buying real estate, and considering that it is a special few that have enough money to pay for a piece of property without a loan, so there is no need for you to feel alone in this process. Read
By: John Mejia | 03/10/2007 | Real Estate

Flush Out the Old: Give your Bathroom a Facelift
The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the house, yet in terms of decor, it often gets neglected. This is a shame, as a well-organized and nicely decorated bathroom can provide a much-needed sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the house. In fact for many mothers, the only alone time they get is when they go into the loo. Read
By: John Mejia | 01/10/2007 | Home Improvement