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Are you a pro at procrastination? Get off the couch for these 5 critical maintenance jobs; left undone, the consequences could cost you thousands — or worse.   1. Make sure your appliances aren’t being recalled.Why it matters: The non-profit Consumer Reports magazine wrote an eye-popping pieceab...
01/07/2014
  Oh, the perils of ... winter? Yes, winter. It's a time of year when hazards, both natural and man-made, can place you at risk in a moment of forgetfulness. Even you, the infalliable homeowner -- queen of the castle, king of the toolbelt -- may be taking risks of which you're not even aware.   ...
01/06/2014
If you’re new to homeownership, you’ll definitely want to avoid these boneheaded but easy-to-prevent mistakes that could cost you big time.         We know so well the thrill of owning your own house — but don’t let the excitement cause you to overlook the basics. We’ve gathered up a half dozen ...
01/05/2014
The comforts of a cozy, warm home in winter can help you forget about the short days and the multiple layers of clothing. Following a maintenance schedule throughout the year will certainly benefit you in the winter, but be aware of the hazards the cold conditions can bring to your home. These gu...
01/04/2014
When you buy a home, you should plan on staying in your home at least five years. Why? You'll need equity in order to sell the home without bringing cash to the closing table. Equity means ownership. Building equity takes time, usually about five years for typical households to be able to sell a...
01/03/2014
        Today loan preapprovals are often more like the girlfriend or boyfriend from hell instead of a dream date come true – you can’t live without them, but they can be a big headache too. So how tough is it to pick up a loan preapproval today, why are you just teasing yourself by attempting h...
01/02/2014
  It wasn't so long ago that you could shop for homes at your leisure, make an offer significantly below asking price and end up with a bargain. No more. In many parts of the country, buyers outnumber sellers, and homes listed for sale in the morning may be under contract by lunch. Homes in good...
01/01/2014
  Look for prices to rise more slowly in 2014 and home building to push ahead of the housing market's recovery.     The housing recovery hit high gear in 2013 with bigger than expected price gains and solid home sales. This year isn't likely to be as exciting. Rising mortgage interest rates will ...
01/01/2014
  Look for prices to rise more slowly in 2014 and home building to push ahead of the housing market's recovery. (Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images) The housing recovery hit high gear in 2013 with bigger than expected price gains and solid home sales. This year isn't likely to be as exciting. ...
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