Cleaning drains can save the plumbing in a home. Debris accumulates in drains and pipes. This causes the flow of water to decrease. The long-term buildup causes unpleasant odor and a toilet overflow causes biological messes in homes. Home fixes often work to clear drains and pipes. Baking soda and vinegar or salt poured over ice can both be helpful. …
Choosing kitchen cabinets is an important factor in building or buying a new home. Important aspects of getting new cabinets are having a budget, deciding on material, and understanding hardware that will be needed. Finding a cabinetmaker willing and able to give exactly the desired product is essential. Homeowners should look for a reputable company and ensure the quality of …
This chart shows how people have been doing when it comes to getting their mortgage paid. They’ve been getting better and better. This is interesting because of how it relates to the economy. Economics is a good field to understand because it applies to real life in so many ways. It is an easy chart to understand as well. Key …
A Better Homes and Gardens Real survey said that 71% think home ownership earned, not deserved. One in three people would like a fixer upper to save money. People also want a home that has a thermostat and security system. Millennials like transparency when you are selling them a house. Key Takeaways: Alliance Credit Counseling 8000 Corporate Center Dr …
In the article, “Single Family Home Vs. Condos: How to Know Which One is Right for You”, covers the few things everyone needs to know when deciding to choose between a small home or a condo. It shows the things one must take into consideration when deciding and even gives a guide for those who need it most. Key Takeaways: …
In a recent blog series on housing finance reform, the U.S. Treasury Department discussed the need to allow access to mortgage credit when the economy is both thriving or stagnant. Another topic covered was the need for finance reform in order for all Americans to have access to affordable housing. A third area covered by the Treasury was about creating …
It’s hard to balance your needs, wants and finances—almost every aspect of your life—when buying a new home. The sheer range of choices and decisions can lead to “paralysis by analysis” for prospective home buyers. Over analyzing when buying a home is perfectly understandable, but the crucial question is: How can you get past it? Key Takeaways: 9 Tips Home …
Consumer confidence fell further in November as Britons grew more anxious about their financial situation and the country’s economic prospects over the coming months, a survey published in the U.K. Wednesday showed. The long-running barometer of consumer confidence, conducted by market researchers GfK U.K. Ltd. for the European Union’s executive, fell by five points in November, after a two-point decline …
The house you purchase is likely to have a mortgage on it. If you take out a new mortgage to fund your purchase, the new lender will make sure that the old mortgage is paid off. But if there is no new lender, you must do this yourself to make sure you are getting a lien-free property. If you don’t, …
Next year won’t be housing’s emancipating rebound we may have hoped for, but it’s also more than likely not going to be a stretch we’ll have reason to fear. For glass-half-empty types, 2017 housing measures will likely continue to underperform historical norm trends based on real demand plus pent-up demand. For the glass-half-full set, that solid and growing base of …