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Not getting the lowest mortgage rate? 4 reasons why
We've all heard advertising about "historically low mortgage rates not seen in years." A few years ago, securing a 5.85% mortgage was considered fantastic. Buyers were able to buy more house even with rising mortgage… More >>
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Confessions of a compulsive project starter
Here's how my decision making process usually goes for whether or not I should start a new project: Am I still breathing? Yes? Okay, then… proceed. The truth is that I collect new projects the way old ladies… More >>
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Finding extra money to pay down the mortgage
As we battle through a recession, millions of homeowners are wondering how they can accelerate paying down the principal balance on their mortgages when it takes all their money just to make ends meet. But believe it… More >>
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4 Cheap Landscaping Projects to Improve the Value of Your Home
If your home dropped in value as a result of the latest housing market collapse, you're not alone. The average home value plummeted to $165,000 last year from a high of $270,000 in 2006. Though this is certainly not… More >>
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Weekend roofing gone wild: notes of apology
Take one inexperienced roofer (that's me), mix with one structurally unsound barn roof, 1,600 pounds of shingles, and stir vigorously over the course of two days. Afterwards, you may or may not have a new roof, but… More >>
