Home repair can be the remodel to give you the house of your dreams, or it can be all those pesky weekend tasks that never seem to end. Check out our articles, blog posts, videos and radio shows for helpful advice to keep your home in pristine condition.
Avoid Contractor Liens With Lien Waivers
Before you get a contractor to work on your property you should get a lien waiver. Lien waivers ensure that if your contractor or a sub-contractor does not get paid for the home improvement or home repair work that they do, your home won't be in danger. When a contractor puts a lien on a home, it makes it more difficult to later sell the home.
Selling Your Home: Fix Broken Items Before Listing Your Home
One of the most important things to do before selling your home is fixing all the items that are broken. Leaving items broken and listing a home is one of the biggest makes homeowners make when preparing to sell a home. Selling your home is much easier when everything is in perfect working order!
Real Estate Minute: Home Repair Help For Veterans
Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE OFFERS HELP REBUILDING Original Air Date: July 11, 2006
Pay Off Debt With Home Equity Loan
If you have a lot of credit card debt and a car loan you may be looking for a good way to pay down your debt. A home equity loan is one way you can pay off credit card debt and a car loan. If you plan to sell your home in the near future make sure that the proceeds from the sales will help you pay off the home equity loan as well.
Expenses For New Flooring
When undertaking home improvement projects like replacing flooring, the price you pay can depend on how the house is laid out. Sometimes there is more waste when a room is smaller, increasing the cost. To get a fairly decent estimate, try to add up the room sizes and then figure out how much flooring you'll need. Or go to a big box store like Lowe's and talk to a salesperson, or use online calculators like those found at www.homedepot.com.
How To Finance Home Repairs
A homeowner is having repairs made to her home costing a large amount of money and considering using the equity in her home instead of cash. The cash can be used to make the repairs and an equity loan or line of credit can be open for emergencies. It makes more sense to use cash earning little interest than to take out a home equity loan at a much higher percentage.
Save Money By Conducting An Energy Audit
What is an energy audit and why should I have one? Homeowners who hire a credentialed energy specialist to conduct an energy audit can expect to pay as much as $500. If you follow the recommendations, you can expect to save between 25 to 50 percent or more on your energy bill, although the audit should come with a written report detailing your annual energy profile, including consumption and cost for each mechanical system, plus detailed recommendations.
Tough Choices For Home Owner In Debt
What most folks don't understand about credit these days is that almost no one is turned down. Although your credit score may not be the highest, it may be good enough to get a line of credit or a home equity loan at a fairly decent rate. If you can refinance your mortgage and take out some of the equity that you have, you may be able to do some of the repairs and improvements you need to do to continue living there.
Research Septic Problem Before Suing
When considering filing a lawsuit over a possible defective product or system used in your home, much research is required. You must research the product and its installation, in addition to talking with other owners, attorneys and the BBB before pointing any fingers. You should also talk to the manufacturer of the product to determine if others have had this problem and what, if anything, they are willing to do to fix it.
Refinancing A Home For Repair And Estate Planning
Refinancing a home for repair and estate planning purposes can be a challenge for a person who is doing this for an elderly loved one. If the property is in the elderly person it's best to speak with a mortgage lender who specializes in loans to senior citizens, in order to refinance and repair the home. Speaking to an expert in this field can help the person decide whether to refinance and repair the home, or whether selling the home now would be the better option.