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5 Reasons to Invest in Home Improvement Now

August 30, 2011

With the end of the recession nowhere in sight, you may have pushed those home improvements and renovations you’ve been wanting to make to the bottom of your priority list.However, now might actually be the best time to invest money in your home. Here are five reasons why you should start tackling your home improvements today, way before you even think about selling.

Buy a New Home or Remodel Your Existing One?

August 26, 2011

In a housing market that has gone haywire, many homeowners are debating within their own heads or even aloud with spouses or roommates: should we move or make improvements to the home we already own? The truth of the matter is that more homeowners are choosing to stay and fix up their own home rather than move – even though the price of buying a new home is relatively inexpensive right now.

Find out the pros and cons of both moving and remodeling so you can make the decision that is right for you and your family.

How to Increase the Resale Value of Your Home

April 19, 2011

If you’re thinking about selling your home, you’re undoubtedly thinking about the sale price of your home, too. If you don’t know already, you’re probably wondering what your home is worth. Maybe you’ve talked to a Realtor, he’s done a market analysis and come back to you with a suggested sale price. Are you happy with that price? If you’d like to add a few more dollars, here are some things you can do to increase the re-sale value of your home.

Top Money Tips: Frugal Gift Ideas and Personal Budgeting Tricks

November 12, 2010

Welcome to Quizzle’s Top Money Tips Roundup, where you’ll find this week’s top five most interesting, helpful or unique personal finance articles from around the Web. Today’s edition covers inexpensive gift ideas, worthwhile home improvements, retirement options, budgeting tips and when you should think about getting a new credit card.

Home Improvement: What It Really Costs and How to Do It Wisely

August 18, 2010

If you think spending $30,000 on a home remodeling project will increase the value of your home by $30,000, stop now before you spend a dime. The money you spend on a remodel rarely increases the value of your home dollar for dollar. Before you start spending, find out what types of remodeling projects add value to your home, how much remodeling projects add to your home’s value and how to plan an efficient and cost effective remodeling project.

7 Worst Home Improvements to Make

May 26, 2010

Many homeowners purchase a house with renovations in mind. You may need to put some work into your house before it lives up to its full potential. Before you start knocking down walls, make sure you are aware of the renovation’s return on investment. Here are seven renovations that may not pay you back when it’s time to sell.

Top 3 Tips to Make Your Home a Green Home

April 21, 2010

Do you want to lower your energy bill each month? Or maybe you just want to find ways to save without doing any major home improvements like installing a solar panel on your roof. Good news! Being green doesn’t have to cost a lot of money, can make a huge difference in your energy usage and pay for itself many times over. Here are some simple changes to not only help the environment, but save you money.

10 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund to Improve Your Home

April 12, 2010

Home improvement doesn’t have to be expensive. If you received a tax refund this year, one great way to spend that cash is to do simple home repairs. A small investment in your home can have a big impact on your home’s perceived value when it comes time to sell – and until then, can make your home more pleasant and livable for you and your family.

10 Home Improvement Mistakes to Avoid

February 24, 2010

By: Jenny Zhang The best part about owning a home is that you can do whatever you want to it. And with the flood of home buyers taking advantage of the tax credit, more new homeowners are realizing that home improvement is inevitable. While it’s much cheaper to do the improvements yourself, projects can often [...]

How to Improve Your Home on a Budget

January 20, 2010

By: Jenny Zhang For most of us who are first-time home buyers, home improvement isn’t something with which we have experience – nor do we have thousands of dollars to spend on construction crews to improve our homes. Chances are your first home isn’t perfect and you’ll likely want to make a few changes to [...]