When a prospective buyer has found the right house and agreed to a price with the seller, the buyer can make a contingent offer. That means that the transaction will proceed, as long as specific contingencies, or conditions, are met. Those contingencies are essential...
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Creating a Screen-Free Room for the Whole Family
Man caves and she sheds have been hot trends for years, but one of the best things to do with an extra room is to create a special place the whole family can enjoy. This is especially true as kids spend more and more time on their phones, and lets face it, kids arent...
Best Places to Put Home Security Cameras
With a variety of home surveillance kits available, many handy homeowners have chosen to install security cameras themselves. The installation process can be easy, but knowing the proper way to place and angle the cameras is vital to keeping your home as safe as it...
Damage-Free Decorating Tricks for Your Home
Decorating and organizing your home with damage-free techniques is something we can all get behind. If you’re a renter, you want to ensure you dont damage your rental space and risk losing your security deposit. As a homeowner, it might be better to preserve the...
What Happens to a Mortgage If the Homeowner Passes Away?
Most people expect to pay off their mortgage and live in their house during retirement. Unfortunately, life doesnt always go according to plan. If a homeowner dies before paying off the mortgage, it could have implications for the estate and the persons heirs....
Mortgage Options for Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) assists active-duty military members, veterans and surviving spouses who wish to buy a house. The VA offers loans with fewer fees and competitive interest rates that can help military families afford to buy homes in a variety of...
Making Home Improvements Based on ROI
Here are some tips for getting the highest ROI.Go Beyond Cosmetic RepairsMost homebuyers know to look beyond cosmetic damage. More importantly, theyll want to know that the major systems are in good working condition.Rethink Luxury FixesIf youre updating your kitchen...
Energy-Saving Methods from Around the World to Adapt at Home
Germany leads the world in energy efficiency, followed by Italy, Japan, France and the United Kingdom, according to an international scorecard. The United States is tied for eighth with South Korea.What are other countries doing so much better than the U.S.? Can the...
4 Steps to Avoid Painting Fails
A fresh coat of paint can give new life to a home. Whether youre a seller aiming to impress potential homebuyers, or you just want to change things up, painting is an easy and effective way to revamp your homes look for relatively cheap. That said, a bad paint job...
5 Things Professional Burglars Don’t Want You to Know
Even though a burglary occursevery 20 secondsin the U.S., you can still protect yourself without installing top-dollar security features.Home burglary generally has a pattern; criminals are looking for an easy target they can rob fast. Learn from the pros. Here are...
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What Is a Contingent Offer?
When a prospective buyer has found the right house and agreed to a price with the seller, the buyer can make a contingent offer. That means that the transaction will proceed, as long as specific contingencies, or conditions, are met. Those contingencies are essential...
Creating a Screen-Free Room for the Whole Family
Man caves and she sheds have been hot trends for years, but one of the best things to do with an extra room is to create a special place the whole family can enjoy. This is especially true as kids spend more and more time on their phones, and lets face it, kids arent...
Best Places to Put Home Security Cameras
With a variety of home surveillance kits available, many handy homeowners have chosen to install security cameras themselves. The installation process can be easy, but knowing the proper way to place and angle the cameras is vital to keeping your home as safe as it...
Damage-Free Decorating Tricks for Your Home
Decorating and organizing your home with damage-free techniques is something we can all get behind. If you’re a renter, you want to ensure you dont damage your rental space and risk losing your security deposit. As a homeowner, it might be better to preserve the...
What Happens to a Mortgage If the Homeowner Passes Away?
Most people expect to pay off their mortgage and live in their house during retirement. Unfortunately, life doesnt always go according to plan. If a homeowner dies before paying off the mortgage, it could have implications for the estate and the persons heirs....
Mortgage Options for Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) assists active-duty military members, veterans and surviving spouses who wish to buy a house. The VA offers loans with fewer fees and competitive interest rates that can help military families afford to buy homes in a variety of...
Making Home Improvements Based on ROI
Here are some tips for getting the highest ROI.Go Beyond Cosmetic RepairsMost homebuyers know to look beyond cosmetic damage. More importantly, theyll want to know that the major systems are in good working condition.Rethink Luxury FixesIf youre updating your kitchen...
Energy-Saving Methods from Around the World to Adapt at Home
Germany leads the world in energy efficiency, followed by Italy, Japan, France and the United Kingdom, according to an international scorecard. The United States is tied for eighth with South Korea.What are other countries doing so much better than the U.S.? Can the...
4 Steps to Avoid Painting Fails
A fresh coat of paint can give new life to a home. Whether youre a seller aiming to impress potential homebuyers, or you just want to change things up, painting is an easy and effective way to revamp your homes look for relatively cheap. That said, a bad paint job...
5 Things Professional Burglars Don’t Want You to Know
Even though a burglary occursevery 20 secondsin the U.S., you can still protect yourself without installing top-dollar security features.Home burglary generally has a pattern; criminals are looking for an easy target they can rob fast. Learn from the pros. Here are...