Cranking up the AC could also increase your electric bill. Here's a few alternative ways to help keep your home cool this summer. 9 Tips on how to Cool Down Your house This Summer 1. Swap bulbs For those who still haven't switched to CFLs for environmental or economic reasons, do it to be ... » Learn More about 9 Tips on how to Cool Down Your house This Summer
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Essentials for the First-time Homeowner
So, you've chosen to take the plunge and invest in your very own home. Congratulations, you're now on the property ladder, and the only direction from this point is up! With your moving day looming, it could feel like your list of to-do's is endless before you can finally set foot in your new pad. ... » Learn More about Essentials for the First-time Homeowner
The expense of home renting vs. owning in Florida
Personal finance website GOBankingRates.com released a guide detailing how monthly rent compares to monthly mortgage payments all over the U.S. To check out the price breakdown for all U.S. states, visit the GOBankingRates website. The bottom line: the expense to own a house as opposed to to rent ... » Learn More about The expense of home renting vs. owning in Florida
First-Time Buyers Not Buying Starter Homes
The starter home trend could possibly be fading in real estate. Before the housing bubble, first-time buyers with average incomes would look for a less expensive, smaller house with the idea of moving on to a larger home within a few years. Today’s first-time buyers want a home that suits their ... » Learn More about First-Time Buyers Not Buying Starter Homes
Renovation Spending Near Level of 2006
Home owners are realizing how much equity they’ve accrued, and they are looking to spend it on remodeling projects. Annual spending for home renovation projects is expected to bloom to $321 billion by the middle of the coming year, which happens to be just shy of the previous peak set in 2006 ... » Learn More about Renovation Spending Near Level of 2006