Your credit score is like a financial SAT. It determines whether you will be approved for a loan and how much it will cost you to borrow money. Margaret Crane explains how to keep track of your credit history and improve your credit score.

Your Credit: Determining and Improving It
How to Prepare for the House Hunt
Finding a Competent Contractor, Architect and Designer
How Do You Create a Good First Offer?
Finding the Right Agent or Broker
Getting Your Warranties




How to Prepare for the House Hunt
Looking for a new home can become a time consuming and overwhelming experience that'll test your patience. The hours and homes can quickly blur into one hazy memory. Lisa Skolnik has some advice on how to prepare for the endeavor.


Choosing the Right Neighborhood
Should You Do It Yourself or Find an Agent?






Finding a Competent Contractor, Architect and Designer
How do you find a good contractor, architect and designer? Carefully. The professionals you hire will quickly become part of your extended family. Barbara Buchholz has some ideas on making the right choice.


Writing and Negotiating the Contractor's Contract
How to Find a Contractor






Before you furnish your home, head to a large home center store such as a Restoration Hardware, Home Depot, or Expo to explore ideas.
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How to Get a Fair Deal
Ilyce Glink is the bestselling author of 100 Questions Every First Time Home Buyer Should Ask, and is the Managing Editor of Right at Home Daily.

Handy tips and tools formatted for your printer or PDA.
How to Find a Real Estate Broker or Agent
The right agent can help scout out prospective homes, negotiate contracts, be a source of referrals to various professionals, and facilitate dozens of other details. Jim Sulski tells you how to find this important player.


 

 

 

 
 
 
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