Home’s are kind of like people. Each one is different and each has a unique history (some more interesting than others). While some homes have stood the test of time and housed people from centuries past, others have a newer, though no less compelling, history. If you’re beginning the process of researching your home’s history, we’ve compiled a few tips to help you along the way.
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There’s good and bad news for homeowners struggling with negative equity. First, the bad news: At the end of December, the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) expired. The program allowed qualified homeowners to refinance to more affordable interest rates, ultimately giving them lower monthly payments and providing a path to regain equity. When HARP ceased to be available in the mortgage marketplace, it had an effect on the overall availability of conventional home financing.
Read more →The Stats In 2016: The Breakdown Leading Causes of Home Structure Fires 2011-2015 Cooking is the leading cause of fires in the home. Heating equipment includes space heaters and wood stoves. Electrical fires were started by wiring, switches, outlets, cords, plugs, and lighting. The Prevention Smoke detectors: 3 out of 5 home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms (38%) or no working smoke alarms (21%). Prices run from $15 for battery-operated to $100 for hard-wired alarms. Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, in hallways, and on each level of your home. Sprinklers: The
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