Ways to Reduce Remodeling Costs
The bad news about a remodeling project is that the final cost is always
more than you expect. The good news is that there are ways to shave these
costs by being proactive about from the get-go. Jim Sulski explains how to
save on materials and labor.
Finding The Right Lender
You've found the house you want and, fortunately, you can afford it. Now it's time to shop for a loan. How do you find the right lender? Margaret Crane has some suggestions.
For a child's playroom or family room, give the walls some character with old movie posters, which you can frame yourself in matching frames. Ask the manager of your local movie theatre if he or she would be willing to give you their posters after a feature has been shown.
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There Will Always Be Another House Ilyce Glink is the bestselling author of 100 Questions Every First Time Home Buyer Should Ask,
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Contract Tip Sheet
In some states, it's called a
"purchase and sale agreement."
In others, it's called an "offer
for purchase." Whatever you
call it, you'll need a written
contract between you and the
seller that contains important
pieces of information. Here are
some things to think about when putting together an offer
for purchase.
