Consumer News and Advice Archive


Curb Appeal: Five Tips for Inspecting Your Landscape

Friday, September 28th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Oct. 1, 2007-If you're a homeowner, chances are you will spend a portion of your weekend landscaping your yard. Whether you're over-seeding the lawn, mulching the garden or planting shrubs and trees, landscaping is a great tool to increase the perceived value of your home. What homeowners and potential buyers ...
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Buying Foreclosures: Deal or No Deal?

Friday, September 28th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Oct. 1, 2007-Buyers and would-be investors often look to foreclosure sales to find real estate bargains. But newcomers to this market could find some unpleasant surprises if they go in blind. All homes should be thoroughly inspected by a professional home inspector before sealing the deal. ...
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The Pros and Cons of Refinancing your Home

Friday, September 28th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Oct. 1, 2007-Consumers with adjustable rate mortgages scheduled to reset in the coming months might be researching their refinancing options-especially considering the recent drop in 30-year fixed mortgage rates. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rates dropped to 6.25% last week in anticipation of the Federal ...
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Lower Cost and Higher Electric Rates Light the Way to Bulb Change

Friday, September 28th, 2007
By Jennifer Openshaw ...
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Bill Tightens Second-Home Tax Rules

Friday, September 28th, 2007
By John Godfrey, The Wall Street Journal ...
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The Eight Documents You’ll Need to Get a Mortgage Approved

Thursday, September 27th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Sept. 28, 2007-Getting a mortgage home loan might seem like a tedious process, but if you do your part to look good on paper, you can increase your eligibility for the best interest rates (https://www.informars.com/equifax/). Financial institutions primarily consider three main areas in determining who is eligible for a ...
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Six Low-cost Interior Touch-ups for Apartment Renters

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
By Ruth Mantell, MarketWatch ...
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Study Says: Global Van Lines, Mayflower Transit and Two Men and a Truck Rank Highest in Customer Satisfaction

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Sept. 26, 2007- J.D. Power and Associates released its 2007 Full-Service Moving Company Customer Satisfaction StudySM this week. Global Van Lines ranks highest for long distance moves, while Mayflower Transit ranks highest for local moves in the Northeast, South and West regions and Two Men and a Truck ranks ...
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Home Improvement Q & A: What are the Specific Responsibilities of the Contractor vs. the Architect?

Friday, September 21st, 2007
By Desiree French ...
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