If you are selling your house your probably know that potential homebuyers have many choices in homes in today’s market. Buyers are going to be more interested in homes that are spacious and have open floor plans. But even if your home is smaller or you have a floor plan that is not so open you can visually create a larger room. There are plenty of easy ways to add space without spending..(read more)
Identity theft can happen to anyone. The damage it can do to not only to you credit but also to your life can be devastating. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. The FTC estimates that as many as 9 million Americans have their identities..(read more)
Many people do not think much about home security and feel that if they lock their doors when they leave their home they are protected from being burglarized. The reality is that is not enough, and according to the FBI, a burglary occurs somewhere in the United States every 15.4 seconds and most occur during the daytime. However, you don’t have to be a victim nor do you have to spend thousands..(read more)
Do you want to buy a home but feel you cannot because you have bad credit? The reality is you are not alone. The average American now carries about $8,000 in credit card debt and bankruptcy rates have soared over the past couple of years. Unfortunately, filing for bankruptcy stays on your credit history for 10 years, and can significantly lower your credit score.
The good news is that there are many..(read more)
Thinking of tackling some home improvement projects? You may be wondering, ‘can I really do it myself?’ The answer is “YES!” With a little research and some hard work, you can fix, repair, build on or enhance you home. Supplying your own elbow grease to a home improvement job is a worthy effort to save you money and boost the bottom line of value returned to your home. In addition,..(read more)
Buying a home is a major life-altering event, so you want to make sure you choose the right one. Once you know how much money you can borrow you'll know the price range you can afford. You might already have your "dream home" in mind. You may want to settle down in a particular neighborhood, or maybe you just need more space for your growing family. Even though, house hunting can be exciting,..(read more)
Closing on your house is the final step, and with so many issues involved in the transaction, it’s important to stay on top of every detail. Before you approach the closing table make sure you are prepared with all of the documents you will need. Here are some tips to help you prepare for a closing to help take some of the anexity and stress out of the process.
Set the Closing Date. You..(read more)
The cooler weather is here to stay and this time of year means the grass is turning brown, the flowers planted in the summer have died or are not blooming and the trees are becoming bare. If you have your home for sale during the winter months, the lack of greenery can add some challenges, but there are many things that you can do to improve the curb appeal of your home. It is important to make..(read more)
The season of giving is upon us! If you would like to donate to help brighten a needy families holiday, check out one of the many organizations that needs your help.
Boston Can Share is an annual food drive sponsored by Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the Mayor's Advisory Committee on Hunger, Federal Express, KeySpan, The Greater Boston Food Bank, Project Bread, and the United States Postal Service...(read more)
One of the biggest concerns for many potential homeowners is obtaining the money for a down payment. Today there are several programs both government funded as well as private that can offer assistance. Below are a few of the programs available that can help make your dream of owning a home a reality.
• The Ameridream Program - Offers down payment assistance for affordable housing,..(read more)
