Homeowner's Toolkit Archive


Op-ed: Mortgage Securitization—A Web of Lies

Monday, October 12th, 2009
RISMEDIA, October 13, 2009—Somebody had to say it. I have been literally begging the question for over two years. Except for some academics and some wild-eyed


Foreclosures Move Up-Market

Sunday, October 11th, 2009
RISMEDIA, October 12, 2009—Recently, there’s been a fair bit of anecdotal discussion around the assertion that foreclosures, once a problem just for the sub-prime


Residents’ Passions About Community Go Beyond Economy

Saturday, October 10th, 2009
RISMEDIA, October 10, 2009—(MCT)-People like where they live for any number of reasons, but there are several stand-out qualities that ignite residents' passion for their communities—and how the area is dealing with the recession isn't one of them, according to a report recently released by Gallup and the Knight Foundation. ...


Does Anyone Know What Happened to all of the Money?

Monday, October 5th, 2009
RISMEDIA, October 6, 2009—Poor men want to be rich. Going back to when gold was currency, many a would-be alchemist tried unsuccessfully


Ask What Your Roof Can Do for You

Sunday, October 4th, 2009
RISMEDIA, October 5, 2009—Replacing a roof is a major investment for any homeowner. When considering such a significant home improvement project, it makes sense that consumers will have questions. ...


Op-Ed: 60 Million Mortgages May Have Fatal Flaws

Monday, September 28th, 2009
RISMEDIA, October 5, 2009—The latest chapter in the mortgage meltdown is being written in court, as one by one, judges are putting a halt to foreclosures.


Plenty of Stimulus Money Available for Energy Improvements

Sunday, September 27th, 2009
RISMEDIA, September 28, 2009—(MCT)—There appears to be a cauldron of federal stimulus money going to waste these days because large numbers of Americans


Real Estate Tips: Sell Your Home to Yourself

Sunday, September 27th, 2009
RISMEDIA, September 28, 2009—As you look around your home, it's hard not to notice all the minor flaws. Maybe you want to move to something bigger and better, but your realtor thinks you're better off staying put for a while. You don't have to wait out the market in a ...


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