Figuring Out Where You'll Be in Five to Seven Years
Do you know where you'll be in five to seven years? Whether you're a first-time buyer, or are planning to trade up or down, the
amount you spend, type of mortgage you get, kind of house you select and
whether you move at all should depend on how long you expect to stay in your
new home.
Building Your Renovation Team
Selecting the right professionals to help you design and construct your home project is critical to its success. But do you really need an architect, contractor and a designer?
If you have high ceilings, you can make any room seem cozier by adding beams, coffers or planks to the ceilings. Also, add crown moldings and generous trim around doors and windows to give the space an intimate feeling.
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How to Avoid Problems With a Contractor 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.
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Understanding the Home Inspection Report
Don't underestimate the importance of a home inspection. Samuel Tamkin
explains how to read the report and suggests ways to get the most from it.
