Older homes often have their own unique charms, but they can also come with their own set of unique issues. When considering home improvements, sometimes it can be challenging for homeowners to know what projects are worth doing and what is better left untouched. At the same time, how do you decide what you should take on yourself, and what you’re better off hiring help to accomplish? Here’s what you need to know when bringing older homes up to speed. Know your limits Before you jump … [Read more...]
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Buying a Home at a Younger Age Matters
Homeownership remains a dream for many, if not a majority, of Americans. Although the dream of homeownership can prove elusive for some people, a good many people make buying or building a home one of their primary objectives in life. Understanding these realities, there are some real benefits to focusing on buying a home at a younger age. Buying a home at a younger age really does matter for a four key reasons. More Moderate Monthly Mortgage Payments By buying a home at a younger age, a person is in a better … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Avoid a Home Improvement Scam
With alarming regularity the media reports of home improvement scams occurring in one community after another. You undoubtedly have heard tales of people falling victim to different types of home improvement scams. Indeed, each and every day intelligent people become victims of home improvement scams. There are five key tips and tactics to bear in mind to assist you from falling prey to a home improvement scammer. Do Due Diligence The most crucial to bear in mind to avoid a home improvement scam is to do … [Read more...]