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Second Thoughts On Timeshare
Timeshares are a horrendous business for consumers as there is typically is no ability to resell or even abandon the property (without causing huge problems for your credit history). Consult a real estate attorney to find out about your options for getting out of timeshares.
How Do You Reward Yourself? Economize?
Whether they're rewarding themselves or trying to economize, many Americans end up doing the same thing -- spending money. Of course, rewarding yourself doesn't have to be about spending money.
Do-It-Yourself Rehab Could Save Money
A homeowner is planning a do-it-yourself rehab of his basement. A home equity line or a home equity loan are options for financing the home improvement.
Home Improvement Loans: Grants From Your Local Housing Authority
How do you know if you can get a grant to put an addition on their home. Housing grants are only available to certain types of families who qualify. Ilyce explains how homeowners can research available housing grants.
Home Renovation: By Refinancing Or Home Equity Loan
What is the best way to pay for a home renovation project which includes updating the windows and kitchen in your home? Ilyce suggests a "cash-out" refinance or a home equity loan.
Preserve Your Home Value With Maintenance
By failing to properly take care of your home, you could be setting yourself up for some expensive repairs. If you do regular, ongoing maintenance in your home, the costs are relatively minor. However, regular and ongoing maintenance also means tackling larger jobs from time to time.
The Kitchen Idea Book (Idea Book)
Design information and inspiration for the room at the heart of a home, this book by Joanne Bouknight is a treasure of visual ideas for making a new o...
Looking To Buy And Finance A Car
The Internet is a great resource if your looking to buy and finance a car. First, you have to decide what kind of automobile you want to buy. There are several websites that will lead you to the automobile that fits your needs.
The Lemon Law Bible: Everything the Smart Consumer Needs to Know About Automobile Law
Steve Lehto is an attorney in Michigan whose practice focuses solely on Lemon Law and Consumer Protection claims. He is the past chair of the Consumer...
Home Design Over The Last Century
Although home development has evolved slowly through most of the past 100 years, home construction is changing rapidly, as technology, the consumer's sophisticated taste, and new products create different demands. The typical house of 1900 was built with 700 to 1,200 square feet, contained two or three bedrooms, one or no bathrooms, and was typically two stories tall. New homes in the future will have amenities and features making them safer and more comfortable, with a higher energy efficiency.