Seven Frequently Asked Questions About Energy Star Homes
1. What is an Energy Star Home? According to the U.S. Government, an Energy Star qualified home uses at least 30% less energy in heating, cooling and hot water, than those built according to the 1993 National Model Energy Code. Energy Star homes may use even less energy than homes built before ... more...

Buying Houses: Types of Bargains to Find
To make a good profit in real estate, you must buy right. Check out all property types available to find the best transaction for your specific situation. Consider fixers, distressed sales, repossessions, multiple listings, for sale by owners, and vacant properties just wasting away.Distressed ... more...

Will The Real Home Buying Guide... Please Stand Up?
Use Google right now and do a search on, "Home Buying Guide". Take a few minutes to click some of the links to see what's out there and then come right back.Now, try "Home Buyer Guide" and do the same thing.Overwhelming, isn't it?And thats exactly the problem facing todays prospective homebuyers; ... more...

Credit Report Watch Out for Parking Tickets
The economic downturn of the last five years has affected millions of Americans, but it has also affected the budgets of states, cities and counties. With limited tax dollars with which to work, various government entities have had to try to stretch their budgets to allow them to continue to ... more...

When is a Commercial Lender not a Commercial Lender?
A Commercial Lender is Not a Commercial Lender When it is a BankA commercial lender offers loans backed by hard collateral, usually real estate. Usually a commercial lenders lending criteria will be less stringent than at the local bank. This is because most banks focus on providing private ... more...

Single Mother and Learning how to Save
Saving may seem easier if you were saving for a new car, or a vacation however when it comes to saving in general it may prove to be more challenging because you may not necessarily feel you are receiving a reward from it. However saving pays off, especially as a single mother. All you need to do ... more...

Finances for the Freelancer
Budgeting and financial planning are great ideas, but how in the world do you budget or plan when you don't know from one month to the next how much money you're going to earn? You have months at a time when you earn very little money, and then during the prosperous months you're busy playing ... more...

A Guide to Quick Homeowner Loans
The search for quick homeowner loans can seem futile at first, especially if you don't know exactly what it is that you're looking for.Different lenders may take longer or shorter periods of time to make loan decisions, and the time that they use may be time that you desperately need.Quick ... more...

Mobile Homes... What to Look for
Mobile homes are usually mounted on grade-level wooden or concrete blocks, with the trailer wheels removed. They are typically skirted with vinyl or aluminum siding, or painted plywood sheathing. Mobile homes are sometimes installed on concrete block foundations, and it can be difficult to ... more...

Uncle Sam Wants to Know Where You Are Going!
It is no secret that US International Travelers are at risk in the world today. However this cannot be a major factor in your decision to travel. Travel for many people including myself, is a chosen addiction. For some of us, we feel that a small part of us would be lost if we were not able to ... more...

The Value of Foreclosed Property
The discount on a foreclosed property is not as great if the state allows deficiency judgments by lenders against borrowers. In contrast, the discount is larger if the property is being sold in a state that requires foreclosures to proceed through the judicial system. Lastly, appraisals seem to be ... more...

Official Disaster Relief- Help for Hurricane Katrina Survivors
During this very difficult time, many Americans will face overbearing challenges. OfficialDisasterRelief is here to provide assistance and referrals to agencies dedicated to rendering the necessary support for events like this.Here are some tips to keep in mind in the days and weeks following the ... more...