Federal Programs to Refinance Mortgages
The housing crash which engulfed America starting in 2007 forced tens of thousands of people to reconsider their house loans. With homeowners fighting with unaffordable mortgages, refinancing turned into one approach to avoid foreclosure. As of July 2010, several national…
What's a Short Sale Contingency?
Short sales are set up to ease a house sale once the mortgage balance is greater than the house is worth. Hence, the homeowner could owe more money to the bank than the house would yield. In a short sale,…
What's Rent?
The house on the cul-de-sac includes a”For Sale or Rent” sign on the front lawn. Even though you can pay monthly lease, your previous credit problems make it unlikely that a creditor will approve you for a mortgage. You determine…
Guest Picks: Baking and Decorating Goodies for Fall Treats
Fall is and always has been my favorite season. I’m happy to leave the hot, sticky summer. While I understand why many have a fire for spring, to me personally, it only suggests that the hot, sticky summer is ahead….
Architect Ken Tate Reinvents Historical Style
Every once in a while an architect comes along whose work is inspiring and something I understand a great deal from. Sometimes it’s using materials. Sometimes it’s the architect’s ability to shape space in a meaningful manner. Sometimes it’s the…
Modern Studio Inspires Creativity
When the creative couple who have this property determined they had an addition that could be multipurpose, they were not kidding around. Today they use this freestanding studio to sponsor seminars, salons, writing workshops and gallery shows; to develop photographs…