A "Small Home" Primer
Introduction Smaller houses are very popular and there are many reasons that people are looking for the right-sized home. Empty nesters, those people whose children have now moved out on their own, have too much house to take care of and may want to use their equity for more enjoyable purposes. ... more...

How to Sell Your Home Without a Real Estate Agent
Considering the rapid rise in home prices over the past several years, home sellers are taking a hard look at the commission they have to pay to a real estate brokerage to market and sell their home. Real estate commissions vary across the country; they average in the four to seven percent range ... more...

Decision Time: Home Equity Loan or Home Equity Line of Credit?
Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit continue to grow in popularity. According to the Consumer Bankers Association, during 2003 combined home equity line and loan portfolios grew 29%, following a torrid 31% growth rate in 2002. With so many people deciding to cash in on their home's ... more...

How to Get Cheap Home Loans with a Bad Credit
Its been years since you made any major improvements to your home and its about time. Your spouse and children are also urging you to give the house a facelift. So, what do you do? Dip into your savings? Great! But thats only if youve enough stashed away in there. Go in for a regular loan? But you ... more...

Home Based Business Financing Guide
Well, the good news is there are several resources available to finance your home based business. Youll have to do some research to find whats available in your area, but this guide will show you several areas to begin looking to get the financing you need for your home based business.The Small ... more...

Home Loans Use For Maximum Benefit
While home loans can put you in serious debt if you don't use them properly, there are a number of ways you can use them to work to your advantage. In this article I will go over some things you can do with your home loan to improve your personal finances. The first thing many people do is use ... more...

Got a Home Based Business Idea? It's Time to Turn It Into Profit
Having a hobby or interest can help you bring about a profitable home based business idea. So many people dream of doing what they love for a living, but they just dont think that their home based business idea can help them make a living. However, if you know how to take your home based business ... more...

I Want to Buy a Home - Now What?
If you were to ask 100 women "What would you like to achieve financially?" Buying a home or apartment is usually one of the answers. Some women think that they can never own a home - which is not true! In fact, there are so many success stories of home buyers who never thought they would get there. ... more...

The Truth About Home Improvement Loans
Are you planning to stay in your home for a long time, but you aren't quite satisfied with the look of your home? Do you think your home could use new cabinets in the kitchen? Perhaps your house needs a new roof or new carpets? Or maybe you think your house needs a new bathroom? If you are ... more...