Top Ten Tips for Financing a Home
Warmer weather and the conclusion of another school year are two signs that summer is almost here. While many Americans get ready for summer travel, barbeques, and other rites of the season, thousands will be taking advantage of a buyer's market by looking for a new place to call home. Here are some tips to help make the home financing process easier.

Refinancing Online Provides Opportunities for Homeowners
As you consider refinancing your home, be sure to check out the convenient and competitive options that may be available to you from online mortgage lenders. Your next mortgage may be only a click away.

The Humane Way to Take Control of a Pesky Bird Problem
Woodpecks can cause a lot of damage when they peck holes in cedar wood siding or the eaves of a home while looking for shelter, trying to find food, or when they're sending out a mating call to other birds. Here are some humane ways to keep them out of your yard.

A Cost-effective Way to Add More Living or Work Space
According to Remodeling Magazine's 2007 Cost vs. Value Report, the average home addition now costs upwards of $78,000. But what if you need more space and can't afford to spend that much money?

Small Updates Help a House Sell
Every seller wants to move fast and get top dollar. So, if you're getting ready to sell, among the best ways to improve your odds on both ends is to make sure you have great "curb appeal" and an inviting inside decor.

Affordable Bathroom Updates
With the slowdown in the real estate market, more people are looking for ways to add value to their homes and make them stand out from the rest. One area that is of high interest to both buyers and home investors is the bathroom.

Benefits of Buying a Fixer-upper
For those willing to take on the added time and effort of renovation, a fixer-upper home is a great investment. Here are some projects you may want to condider.

Custom Builders Woo Buyers with Free Mortgage Payments, Other Incentives
Custom-home builders -- who build on demand for a specific buyer rather than construct a home and then seek a buyer -- are facing the same challenges as other home developers: a market with excess inventory and a dearth of qualified buyers. In response, custom and other home builders are offering buyer incentives.

Curb Appeal Takes Starring Role in Competitive Market
Curb appeal is taking on a bigger role in today's housing market. Upgrading curb appeal is proving to be a good investment when selling a home. Here are the top five curb appeal tips.

Need More Room? Don't Move - Improve
With the real estate market in a slump, many people are choosing to improve rather than move. Here's where they can find the money to do it.

Not All Homeowners Insurance Is Created Equal
If a fire destroyed your four-bedroom home would your insurance carrier expect you to live in a one-bedroom apartment throughout the yearlong process of planning and building your new home? If so, then you'd know that all homeowner policies are not created equal.

The Benefits of Being Green
When it comes to modern remodeling, it's not only easy but beneficial to go green.