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Recently, our good friend Pat Zaby, through his customer contact system InTouch, shared some great information on the advantages of assuming a mortgage. Mr. Zaby explained the advantages of assuming an existing mortgage versus applying for a new one: Mortgage is further into amortization schedule Lower interest rate loans amortize faster than higher interest rate

By Laura, Guest Blogger If you’re like me, electrical problems freak you right out.  If a switch doesn’t work or outlet is broken, I’m super scared to go near it, much less try to fix it on my own.  But it turns out, it may not be too difficult or scary after all.  I found

If you’re anything like me, simple things like hanging up a large picture frame on the wall can be challenging at times.  (Honestly, if it wasn’t for Super Mario Bros, I’d have no hand-eye coordination whatsoever.)  A simple trick I’ve found in this situation is to put a piece of masking tape along the top

Snow days are great for kids, but they can be bad for parents.  Sure, you may have gotten out of work due to unsafe conditions, but now you have to figure out what to do with your kids all day.  Chances are, if you’re not supposed to leave the house, their friends probably won’t be

Garages are becoming more important, as evidenced by the rising demand for more space and amenities in this part of a property. But many homes don’t even have one. How crucial is a garage for today’s demanding buyers? Home owner Carol Meerschaert had three criteria when she bought her house in Paoli, Pa., four year

No matter the asking price, simple curb appeal changes can set the scene to immediately attract buyers to a property. Data shows that a majority of home buyers look at properties online or drive by before contacting an agent. As a result, the exterior of the property is always a major selling point. The decision

With spring in full bloom and the landscape at its peak greenness, I was moved to share my thoughts on how smart financing can help the environment. Beyond the paperless mortgage that can save trees, I am talking about two loan products that can finance energy efficient improvements to your home. And both can be

Not every home owner can splurge on a total upscale kitchen redo, now pegged on average at $111,000, according to the latest Cost vs. Value Report from Remodeling magazine. Many home owners don’t even have the funds for a minor kitchen remodeling project, which is placed at around $20,000. But a lack of funds isn’t

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The relentless decline in home prices is nearing an end and prices should rise for the first time in seven years in 2013, but a possible new wave of foreclosures could threaten the recovery, according a Reuters poll of economists. The median forecast of 24 economists polled by Reuters was for the

We met Matt a few months ago, just starting his home search. The father of a lovely little girl, he was ready to own his own place and establish a solid place for his daughter to grow up. Now, Matt is a hard worker and a faithful employee. Having a stable job put him in a