Category: Advice

Aluminum, Wood, Vinyl or Brick Siding

Home siding options might seem as unlimited as selections of different architectural styles. Whether your choice is aluminum, vinyl, wood, or brick it will be your home’s fit for its architectural design. Siding comes in a variety of price ranges, but selecting a high quality product can save you money in future maintenace and utility… Continue reading Aluminum, Wood, Vinyl or Brick Siding

Roof Repair and Replacement

Despite tell-tale warning signs, many homeowners wait too long to repair or replace a worn-out, damaged roof, hoping against all hope that it will magically somehow fix itself. In the counseling world, it’s called denial. Patching leaks and replacing damaged shingles are good stop-gap measures. But every roof eventually wears out its usefulness. Find out… Continue reading Roof Repair and Replacement

8 Ways to Lower Homeowners Insurance

By Lindsey Hadwin Homeowners insurance is a necessary expense, but the cost doesn’t have break the bank. If you think you’re paying too much, it’s time to re-evaluate your policy and find ways to lower your premium without sacrificing coverage. There are many simple, inexpensive, and easy ways to save money on your homeowners insurance… Continue reading 8 Ways to Lower Homeowners Insurance

Real Estate Investment Pays Off Over Years

Investment real estate has made more millionaires in America than any other form of investing, a survey by Housing Predictor shows. Millions are made in investment real estate. The majority of the wealthiest families in the Nation have made their fortunes investing in real estate. Many start out investing in simple single family homes, parlay… Continue reading Real Estate Investment Pays Off Over Years

Navigating the New Year

By Brad Risen Economist Happy New Year! It’s 2009, the year that America will go head to head with the U.S. economy like no other since the Great Depression. So enjoy your New Year’s punch now. You’ll need it! I have never been a pessimist. I grew up thinking and being the serial optimist. But… Continue reading Navigating the New Year

Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Condo?

Is it Really Time to Buy a Condo? By Robert Jones Inventories are rising, prices are falling, investors are bailing out, and developers are getting desperate. For someone with a little extra cash, this may look like the perfect time to buy a new-construction condo. After all, you’re getting a brand-new building with slick finishes… Continue reading Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Condo?

Air Conditioning U.S. Tax Credit

Installing new energy efficient air conditioning might be more affordable than you think, especially with the U.S. government offering a tax credit as part of the Troubled Asset and Relief Program (TARP). Many people assume central air involves prohibitive costs, hassle and opt for a less attractive window unit. Others forgo air conditioning altogether, living… Continue reading Air Conditioning U.S. Tax Credit