Creating ‘curb appeal’
These days, home improvement shows abound on cable TV, spurring area residents to create “curb appeal” for their homes.
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Getting a Mortgage with Bad Credit (Benton Evening News) (ARA) - Having bad credit is not the end of the world and it's not impossible to get a loan. Generally, credit scores below 600 are considered sub-prime and the
Living Green: Minimize carpets in a remodel (Reg Req'd) Minimize the amount of carpet in your remodeling project. Carpet acts as a collector of dust, toxins and allergens.via
Confused by all the Mortgage Options? Here's Help (Ridgecrest Daily Independent) (ARA) - Fixed rate. Adjustable rate. Interest Only. Flex. All of the different types of home loans that are available these days can puzzle many homebuyers. But, say mortgage experts,
Former Modesto mortgage executive must pay $6.7 million for fraud (The Fresno Bee) A former mortgage company executive was ordered to repay $6.7 million to lenders and the elderly, minority and bad-credit clients he defrauded.read more...
Why designing a home is a high-stress job With so many elements, how can one ensure satisfaction? Richard Rivin is a forensic architect.Commentread more...
Should You Rent to Buy A Home From Your Parents? Purchasing property from family members may seem like a good deal, but there could be unforeseen wrinkles ahead. June Fletcher on what to look for and how to make sure