Inspector’s Top 10
Get familiar with the most common home defects and solutions.
Know how extensive repairs will be before you take them on.
The house has poor drainage.
This is the most common problem found by home inspectors. To improve drainage, you may have to install a new system of roof gutters and downspouts or have the lot re-graded to better channel water away from the house.
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WASHINGTON – President Bush on Friday announced a set of modest proposals to deal with an alarming rise in mortgage defaults that have contributed to turbulent financial markets over recent weeks.
Housing analysts said it was highly likely the limited steps Bush outlined will be expanded in coming weeks by a Democratic-controlled Congress intent on responding to growing voter anxiety as up to 2 million homeowners worry about losing their homes. Read the rest of this entry »
BRINY BREEZES, Fla. — Who wants to be a millionaire?
Never mind.
That’s the come-on, and ultimate torment, recently served up to Briny Breezes, a 43-acre mobile home community on Florida’s Gold Coast.
In January, Ocean Land Investments of Boca Raton agreed to pay Briny trailer owners $510 million for their oceanfront property, a defiantly unpretentious middle-class oasis wedged amid mansions, high-priced condominiums and opulent hotels. Read the rest of this entry »
True, lenders are getting a little testy, but here’s some advice on making it easier to get that home loan you need.
With house prices falling and inventory surging, it might seem that home buyers have it made.
But lending standards have tightened, and even borrowers with good credit, steady employment and cash for a down payment will undergo more scrutiny when applying for a mortgage than just a few months ago. To make sure you pass muster, consider these strategies: Read the rest of this entry »
These 18 tips can help cut the stress of taking out a mortgage — and get you into a house you can afford.
What’s the best way to pay for the biggest purchase you’ll likely ever make?
You can be sure of two things: Many lenders will offer far more money than you can truly afford to repay, and the fine print can have life-changing consequences. Read the rest of this entry »
There is a public meeting discussing all the issues that the current West Bend school system faces and solutions the proposed school referendum includes.
Areas discussed will be taxes, property values, future home market values, community growth, school maintenance, and so much more.
There was a special meeting for Realtors a week ago discussing the same issues. It was very informative so I encourage all to attend the public meeting. Read the rest of this entry »
Assembly Budget Plan Helps Homeowners
Statement from William Malkasian
President, Wisconsin REALTORS® Association
July 11, 2007
We applaud and congratulate Assembly Republicans for adopting a state budget plan that not only rejects earlier proposals to double the real estate transfer tax, but actually reduces this onerous tax on the sale of homes and other real property in Wisconsin. We strongly urge all legislators to support improving Wisconsin’s quality of life by supporting this tax cut. Read the rest of this entry »
You’ve done it. You’ve looked at properties, made an offer, obtained financing and gone to closing. The home is yours. Is there any more to the homebuying process?
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a repeat buyer, there are several more steps you’ll want to take. Read the rest of this entry »
Moving is hard on anybody. It can be more difficult than you first realize to simply pick up your life and relocate in a new area and it can be even more difficult for your children. According to About: Moving, “moving with kids is always a little challenging, especially if they are resistant to the move itself”. I moved a couple different times in my childhood and I remember protesting every one of them because I didn’t want to leave my all of my friends and start over at a new school. The best way to keep your children excited about the move is to keep them very involved in the process and allow them to have a lot of input. Read the rest of this entry »
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