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The Motley Fool
April 5, 2005
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Resale, Sweet Resale Before you remodel, consider what a complete stranger will think when it's time to sell. If you're a home buyer, the buzzword is "location." For sellers and dwellers, though, the catchphrase is "resale value."   |
This Old House
Jeffrey Rothfeder |
Should You Buy That Fixer-Upper? A house with problems can be a great opportunity fraught with peril. So before you take the plunge, make sure you have a realistic idea of what you're getting into. |
AskMen.com
January 18, 2004
Dan Carter |
Worthwhile Home Renovations Renovations around the house are a great way to expand and increase its value. However, not all renovations are beneficial in the long run. |
The Motley Fool
July 7, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Recoup Those Remodeling Dollars How much will improvements add to your home's resale value? |
The Motley Fool
August 15, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
What to Do When Your House Won't Sell Times may be tough for people trying to sell their homes, but that doesn't mean you're doomed to failure. There are things you can do to best handle the struggling real estate market. |
IndustryWeek
March 1, 2006
Jonathan Katz |
Aurora, Ill.: Building For Future Growth Roanoke Companies Group Inc. expands to accommodate increasing flooring-accessories sales, opts to build near labor force, suppliers and transportation network. |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
How to Increase the Value of Your Home While the price of your home is largely determined by market conditions, there are steps you can take to maximize the value of your home. |
The Motley Fool
February 4, 2004
Dayana Yochim |
Upgrades That Pay Pick remodeling projects that make money sense. |
This Old House
C.J. Hughes |
Old House, New Space When this family outgrew their home, they decided to add on rather than move on -- improving the place's awkward floor plans in the process. |
This Old House
November 4, 2000
Scott Gibson |
Finding Kitchen Design Help You've got an excellent source in your hands right now... |
The Motley Fool
November 30, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Recouping Remodeling Costs Don't rush into any remodeling job without doing a little research first. Such jobs are not alike -- not in their cost and complexity, and not in the amount you'll recoup when you eventually sell your home. |
This Old House
Megan Baker |
Why Barns are Red and More Paint Color Cues The stories behind certain hues associated with the American landscape. |
This Old House
Marjorie E. Gage |
The (don't get burned) Remodeling Guide A 4-phase plan for getting the kitchen you want at a price you can afford. |
This Old House
Mark Davis |
Split Personality The challenge, as an architect and also a first-time homeowner, was to marry the traditional bungalow to a contemporary addition. And "challenge" was the right word. |
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Steve Thomas |
Kitchen Quest Whether you're designing a brand new kitchen or renovating what you have, be flexible... |
Wired
May 2005
Levitt & Dubner |
Cracking the Real Estate Code Is your real estate agent working for you, or the enemy? Follow this user's guide to home economics (and how to beat the expert industry), and you'll be more comfortable -- and perhaps a little richer -- when you sell your home. |
BusinessWeek
July 3, 2008
Chris Farrell |
Choosing Where to Grow Old Remodeling your home is enticing -- and hugely popular. But a smaller home might be preferable, or even a granny flat with your kids. Be wary, though, of reverse mortgages. |
AskMen.com
Terence Channon |
Buying vs. Building It's time you owned a home and made that American dream your reality. But is it better to buy or build? Consider these pros and cons for either choice. |
The Motley Fool
April 19, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Spruce Up Your Home to Sell You don't need expensive remodeling to show off your home's best features. |
The Motley Fool
November 2, 2006
Mary Dalrymple |
The Basics of Basis A lot of the gain or profit on a home isn't taxed, but if you're in a hot real estate market -- or you plan to live in your house for 25 or 30 years -- keeping track of your basis can make the difference between paying taxes or avoiding them. |
The Motley Fool
October 23, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Protect Yourself Amid the Mortgage Mess Even without the additional worries surrounding the mortgage industry, home buying can be a complicated business that requires a fair amount of legal expertise. Using a buyer's agent can give you some protection. |
Registered Rep.
May 1, 2006
Jennifer Popovec |
All Under One Roof Financial advisors are learning to focus on real estate, because clients whose advisors hold licenses will have less of a reason to stray. In fact, advisors may have an advantage over real estate agents. |
Popular Mechanics
July 16, 2008
Joseph Truini |
5 Recession-Proof Tips to Sell Your Home Long gone are the days of simply calling a realtor and waiting for buyers to outbid each other. |
This Old House
Ted Goodnow |
A Kitchen Collaboration Kitchen designer Ted Goodnow shares useful tips on how to plan for your next kitchen renovation. |
The Motley Fool
March 17, 2004
Robert Brokamp |
The Right Real Estate Agent Make sure your real estate agent is earning her money. What top agents do to earn their keep. |
This Old House
Barbara Winfield |
Kitchen Design: How to Avoid a Dozen Pitfalls Regrets? Anyone who's ever remodeled a kitchen can fess up to a few. Let this hard-earned hindsight help you steer clear of similar screw-ups. |
The Motley Fool
February 16, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Have an Agent in Your Corner Buying a house is stressful enough without having to worry about whether you can trust the real estate agent you're working with. By using a dedicated buyers' agent, you can make sure your agent is working for you. |
The Motley Fool
August 4, 2004
Dayana Yochim |
Home Remodeling Horror? Four "to-dos" that will help you avoid fixer-upper fiascos that can cost you money. |
AskMen.com
Dan Carter |
Basics Of Real Estate Investing It is never easy to make the most of your investments, but there is one option that remains a solid, steadily profitable venue for your money. This, of course, is real estate -- a wise choice through good times and bad. |
BusinessWeek
July 19, 2004
Coy & Miller |
Is A Housing Bubble About To Burst? As rising rates in the U.S. send mortgage payments higher, demand may cool. |
The Motley Fool
June 9, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
Use a Realtor, But Don't Be One Times are tough for many real estate agents because of competition. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Mar/Apr 2007
Michelle Miller |
Safe Way Properties with the SaferBuilding certification are seeing healthy rents. |
The Motley Fool
January 15, 2008
Dan Caplinger |
Homebuyers Stay in Control Even industry insiders see weakness in the housing markets until 2009. |
Job Journal
August 13, 2006
Christina Clark |
Slipping Home Prices Put Premium on Quality Realtors The profession is attractive to many because of its ease to enter and potential for high earnings. And nationally, employment of real estate agents is expected to grow nine to seventeen percent through the year 2014. |
The Motley Fool
March 26, 2009
Dayana Yochim |
How to Plan a Headache-Free Renovation Four tips to ensure a smooth-running project. |
This Old House
June 5, 2000
Celia Kuperszmid Lehrman |
Remodeling on the Web Using cyberspace can help you improve your place, but there are limitations. |
The Motley Fool
April 7, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Tough Times for Real Estate Agents The housing market is still booming, but all isn't rosy for agents. |
This Old House
Deborah Snoonian |
How to Keep Renovation Costs Down Getting the right rooms for your renovation without blowing the budget takes a little attention to detail and some design savvy. Here are five tips to help you pare back on costs. |
National Real Estate Investor
January 1, 2006
Charles Krawitz |
Investment Outlook Grows Brighter For Apartments With rising interest rates, tepid job growth and stagnant wages, residential real estate has come under pressure. The answer for savvy real estate investors may lie in the multifamily market. |
The Motley Fool
March 30, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Remodeling to the Rescue The need to spruce up older homes could moderate a housing bust. Remember, new construction isn't the only kind of construction that matters. |
This Old House
Leslie Plummer Clagett |
Eating In With everything from traditional tables to built-in banquettes, eat-in kitchens feed a growing appetite for convenience and casual dining. One of these designs should suit your dining style and needs. |
AskMen.com
October 13, 2003
Dan Carter |
Important Real Estate Websites Whether you're an investor looking to purchase commercial, residential or industrial real estate, or are simply looking to buy a new home, the World Wide Web has you covered. |
The Motley Fool
August 5, 2005 |
A Buyer Broker Can Help You Not all real estate brokers have your best interest at heart -- be choosy. |
This Old House
March 24, 2001
Leslie Plummer Clagett |
Face-saving Measures There's no point envying the facades of other houses. Your home can undergo a dramatic change by adding just a few elements... |
This Old House
November 2, 1999
Danny Lipford |
Does It Pay to Save? On a major remodeling project, many obvious money-saving schemes can backfire and cost you in the end. |
The Motley Fool
November 16, 2011
Selena Maranjian |
Beware: Your Home's Value Might Be Way Off The errors in online home values serve to remind us that it's always good to be at least a little skeptical of the data you're given. That can help in your investing research as well as when you enter the real-estate arena. |
The Motley Fool
May 15, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
How Not to Remodel Your Kitchen Planning to remodel your kitchen? Here are some tips, along with some advice on what not to do. |
This Old House
Eric Rikerman |
Sorting the Choices When Buying Cabinets Choosing kitchen cabinets can make anyone sweat. Double the decisions and you've got a real barn burner. |
The Motley Fool
October 21, 2010
Josh Wilburn |
Foreclosuregate Goes Beyond the Banks The newest installment of housing collapse could hit retail and jobs. |
This Old House
Caitlin O'Neil |
Avoiding Homeowner Meltdown How do you handle the stress of a renovation? |
