Before you read the title of this post and get discouraged because you have (almost) zero DIY skills remember this; you are receiving this money saving tip from a guy who  has (almost) zero DIY skills himself. I insist on doing the few house related DIY things that I can do (mowing the lawn, painting, [...]

It’s fairly common knowledge that everyone in the United States is entitled to one free copy of their credit reports every twelve months from each of the credit reporting agencies. And, depending on where you live, state law might entitle you for additional free credit reports. While it’s not hard to get a copy of [...]

Homes for sale across the country are selling faster and faster, according to new statistics.  USA Today and Realtor Magazine are reporting that demand for homes is outstripping the supply of new inventory in many of the country’s hottest markets. Homes are selling faster as buyer demand picks up, leaving a very low supply of [...]

As home values rebound the potential for scams may also increase. The California Department of Insurance (CDI) announced today that Harold John Shields of Hawthorne, CA, 57, was extradited from Houston, Texas on March 7, 2013 and booked in the Century Sheriff Station in Lynwood, CA. The suspect has been arraigned and charged with two [...]

By Tory Barringer If projections hold out, home values will rise 22 percent cumulatively by the end of 2017, according to Zillow’s first-quarter Home Price Expectations Survey. For its report, Zillow and Pulsenomics surveyed a nationwide panel of 118 economists, real estate experts, and investment and market strategists to get their thoughts on future home [...]

Want the most bang for your buck when improving your home? Considering a remodeling project to increase the value of your home? Here are 10 projects that will yield the greatest return on investment once you’re ready to sell. (Graphic)  It is interesting to note that not one of these projects, based on the 2013 [...]

What is “Probate”?  Probate is the legal process through which a Court determines who should manage a deceased person’s estate and who is entitled to receive the estate assets. If, before dying, the person made a Will, then that document would instruct the Court on who should manage and who should get the assets.  If [...]

An email making the rounds today is no exception. This one, which has the subject line “Security,” claims to be from the Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit, which is a real division of Microsoft. The email even includes the real Microsoft and Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit logos. The body of the email tells you that you [...]