Should you renew a contract with a home security system and pay the extra fees for a service agreement. Ilyce suggests adding the service agreement to the contract because even with the fee, the new service agreement costs less than the old agreement.
Is it better to refinance or go ahead and pay off a mortgage if you've got enough saved? Paying off the mortgage will save in interest. But if you want to hold onto some of your savings, you can pay some of the mortgage and still save.
Buying a condo might bring more cash flow to these retirees, but renting might be even cheaper. Because retirement might not bring in much income, taking on a mortgage on a condo could be risky.
An heir sold her half of inherited property to her sister for $10 using a quit claim deed and wonders if she owes taxes on the sale. The taxes owed, if any, will be small because of the low sales price.
Once you've bought into a timeshare, it's tough to get out. Here are a few ideas to try for selling and renting timeshares.
What's the difference between a home equity line of credit and a home equity loan? Both a home equity loan and line of credit come from the equity in your home, but are used differently.
Have an e-mail offer that seems too good to be true? It probably is a scam. E-mails offering easy money for little work are scams.
A daughter owns a home with her parents but is considering using a quit claim deed to remove her name from the title so she can buy a home with her husband. Signing a quit claim deed will remove her from the title but will not take away her obligations of the mortgage. The daughter should wait to sign a quit claim deed until the parents have refinanced and her name is off of the mortgage.
Will putting in an in-ground pool add value to a home? What's the best way to finance the installation of an in-ground pool? The added value of an in-ground pool depends on where the home is located and if it's something buyers in that area are attracted to.
Selling a home is complicated. There are many issues to deal with when selling a home, some common and others not. Here are some obstacles sellers face when selling their home, along with solutions.
