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Small is Beautiful
By: Carol Freyer | 06/10/2008
One major bonus of Shafer's homes is the low cost of heating. Heated with propane, his own home—a smaller model—costs him $170 per year to heat, and that's in Iowa, where winters are winters. Plus, a smaller home requires less maintenance. Everything is smaller and therefore the amount of work to be done is less: less to dust, less to vacuum.
Realty Remodeling Rules
By: Carol Freyer | 06/10/2008
If you are living in a lower price area and put in a swimming pool and an outdoor kitchen before you list your house, it will most certainly bring the buyers to your home. It will no doubt bring in offers for your home and all this is good news.
Get Your Heating Bill Down
By: Carol Freyer | 06/10/2008
Some statistics say that as much as 80% of the hot air can be lost up the chimney. If that is added to the amount of cold air that is pulled from the atmosphere, then the old log fireplace could almost be said to be mainly a visual experience.
Astrology, Feng Shui, Magic Spells... and Selling Homes
By: Carol Freyer | 06/10/2008
Astrology has been used to divine the future since before the Common Era. Many people today view it as a harmless amusement. Move.com even has a section for "homestrology" profiles. Realty Times did an article entitled, "Look to the Stars for Decorating Advice", featuring astrologer John Marchesella, who claims that knowing your Sun Sign can help you choose colors for your home.
Americans Want Green Homes!
By: Carol Freyer | 06/10/2008
Heating takes a large chunk of our money during the winter months; have you thought of installing a wood stove with an outside chimney (the easiest to install)? The new stoves that leave almost no residual wood and are almost 'smokeless' are part of a grant scheme offered by some governments.
Real Estate in the Top 4 Louisiana Public School Districts
By: Andrew Stratton | 06/10/2008
Louisiana Public School Districts are great areas to live as they offer excellent school system, security, and lot of enjoyable activities. A realtor can help buyers make a good deal.
The R.E.I. Revolution On The Internet
By: Damian Lanfranchi | 06/10/2008
Understand it and thrive. Ignore it, get left behind. I want to make sure that you truly grasp how the internet is revolutionizing the Real Estate investing world. It's absolutely critical to the success of your business. It's something that a lot of the Real Estate investors and gurus are missing the boat on when it comes to their real estate investing website.
Cyprus Property is Hot! But is it Getting Too Crowded?
By: Steven Clarke | 06/10/2008
The recent interest in Cyprus property has initiated a housing boom on the island. It doesn't matter where you go on the island, you can often hear the sound of construction in the background. Developers are scooping up land at an alarming rate trying to keep pace with the growing...
More from Joycelyn Crawford
Why Do They Limit My Loan if I Can Afford It?
By: Joycelyn Crawford | 16/04/2007 | Loans
There is a limit established by law, that the monthly installment you pay on any loan, should nor surpass a certain amount of your gross monthly income. How much is it and how much does it affect the outcome of the loan? Can’t I determine how much I can spare to pay for the instalments?
Don’t Lose your Home to a Miscalculated Loan
By: Joycelyn Crawford | 16/04/2007 | Loans
Mortgages, Home Equity Loans and secured loans backed up by your home, can put your property at risk if you are not careful. Why not try some simple math, then? It’s easy enough. It is part of the preparation needed to be an expert “loan-taker”, even when taking your first loan ever.
Student Debt Consolidation or Discharge / Forgiveness?
By: Joycelyn Crawford | 12/04/2007 | College and University
You are having problems with the repayment of your student debt? You are thinking about consolidating it but you have also heard about the possibility of getting it discharged or forgiven?
What They Don’t Teach in Schools About Loans
By: Joycelyn Crawford | 12/04/2007 | Loans
Since we were kids, we have heard our parents talk about loans and the way they can solve a problem. But each day that goes by, we’ve got deeper and deeper in debt and about to lose our home.
Unexpected Expenses? an Unsecured Loan Can Aid You!
By: Joycelyn Crawford | 12/04/2007 | Loans
If you have run into unexpected expenses and you don’t have enough savings to cope with them, there is absolutely no need to despair.
125% Home Equity Loans Explained
By: Joycelyn Crawford | 12/04/2007 | Loans
The high competitive loan market has created 125% home equity loans to provide inexpensive funding to those who have already reached the 100% limit of their property value. With this exceeding amount you’ll be able to obtain the money you need for any purpose with lower interest rates and more advantageous terms than with unsecured loans.
Personal Overdraft Agreements for Unexpected Expenses!
By: Joycelyn Crawford | 12/04/2007 | Credit
Personal Overdraft Agreements let you feel at ease knowing that if for some reason your bank account is at zero and you need to purchase something, you have a predefined amount that the bank automatically lends you when you issue a check or use your debit card for making purchases.
Cash-out Refinancing Can Do the Trick
By: Joycelyn Crawford | 12/04/2007 | Mortgage
If you need spare cash and you can’t apply for unsecured loans and you already have a mortgage on your home, you can still get additional funds by requesting a cash-out refinance home loan that can provide you with the funds needed to repay your current mortgage and additional funding for any other purpose you can think of...
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