How Much Can You Afford?
Deciding that you have to have a certain size house on a certain size lot and
in a certain neighborhood is great. But if it means struggling to make ends
meet, you should downsize your dreams sooner rather than later.
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.
Punch up your master bath by purchasing a new upscale fashionable bathroom scale. These scales offer both accuracy and design. Some even fold up like a laptop computer to be stored horizontally.
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Buyer's Remorse 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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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.
