Article Archive for January 2008

Organizing the Garage
By Becky
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 31 January 2008
Stats: 964 views and 2 Comments

Are you one of those people who keeps meaning to get the garage in order to free up some space to park a car? Organizing the garage may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.Start by going through your garage and figuring out what you are keeping, what you are [...]

Improve Your Kitchen: Lighting
By Kim
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 29 January 2008
Stats: 1,026 views and 2 Comments

Never underestimate the power of lighting: it sets the stage for usability, ambiance, and a gleaming appearance. That’s why it’s an excellent area to consider improving in your kitchen. After you’ve examined cabinets, countertops, backsplashes and sinks, you still haven’t exhausted all of your cost-effective options for improving your kitchen’s value: you still have to [...]

Energy-Saving Tips
By Shanna
Posted in Green Living, Tips and Ideas on 27 January 2008
Stats: 1,092 views and 3 Comments

If you’re like the typical homeowner, heating and cooling bills take an unwelcome chunk of your monthly expenses. And keeping comfortable doesn’t just affect your pocketbook; it takes a toll on the environment, too. In the interest of saving money and saving energy, these helpful tips are worth considering: 1. Set the Temperature. Program the thermostat to a fairly [...]

Improve Your Kitchen: Sinks/Faucets
By Kim
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 25 January 2008
Stats: 1,092 views and 1 Comment

Adding value to one of the most important rooms in your home doesn’t have to be over-expensive. In fact, there are a number of cost-effective projects that will maximize your home’s presentation and appeal. As part of our continued series on cost-effective kitchen improvements, we’ve discussed the impact of cabinets, countertops and backsplashes. Now, let’s [...]

REAL ESTATE TERM: DEEDS
By Shanna
Posted in General Information, Tips and Ideas on 23 January 2008
Stats: 1,159 views and No Comments

Getting serious about real estate means getting serious about real estate terms. Do a little research in the field, and you’ll see one dominating truth: a successful investor is an informed investor. Arm yourself with knowledge, and you’ll arm yourself with power. A variety of terms will arise as you get to know real estate [...]

Improve Your Kitchen: Backsplashes
By Kim
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 21 January 2008
Stats: 8,222 views and 1 Comment

Because of its value in relation to the rest of a home, the kitchen is too important of a room to overlook when selling a property. Even small improvements can drastically increase selling power and marketability. See previous articles on cabinets and countertops for a few ideas, and be sure to consider this: Possibility #3: [...]

Location, Location, Location
By Shanna
Posted in General Information, Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 19 January 2008
Stats: 1,132 views and 2 Comments

  Why it Matters & How You Can Sell Yours to Buyers The truth is, a property’s location is its most important feature. No buyer will appreciate your home’s renovated kitchen, spacious bedrooms, or designer decorating without first seeing them, and no buyer will see those things if you’re home’s not in the right place. [...]

Improve Your Kitchen: Counters
By Kim
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 17 January 2008
Stats: 5,719 views and 6 Comments

In a recent article, we discussed the value of reexamining your kitchen’s appearance and functionality. Turns out, a little work can go a long way to improving your home’s value, and it all starts in the kitchen. Even minor kitchen improvements can make a dramatic difference. The first option we provided related to cabinet upgrades. [...]

The Value of Mortgage Preapproval
By Shanna
Posted in Buying Tips, General Information, Tips and Ideas on 15 January 2008
Stats: 1,032 views and 1 Comment

With Buy Owner, you have easy access to the best mortgage rates available through our partner, Guaranteed Rate. So when you’re considering purchasing a home, take the time to investigate your options. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Prequalification: based on what you report for income, assets, liabilities and credit rating. Preapproval: based on verified data regarding [...]

Improve Your Kitchen: Cabinets
By Kim
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 13 January 2008
Stats: 4,230 views and 7 Comments

If you’re like most homeowners, odds are you spend a majority of your time in the kitchen. You want it to be a room that’s inviting, functional, and attractive. So when it comes to selling your home, you’ll want to keep this important room at the top of your priority list. In other words, you’ll [...]