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If you’ve got 99 problems, chances are there’s a hack that someone has thought of to fix at least a few of them. Simple hacks are not only time and hassle savers, but they give you that ‘a-ha’ moment too. Here’s a great set of simple home hacks to check out. I bet dollars to…

Homeowners considering remodeling projects as a way to add value to their homes will find that some add more value, and better recoup their costs, than others. These ten projects make the biggest financial payoff upon resale, and most are on the exterior of the home:     Steel entry door     Manufactured stone veneer    …

Fannie Mae is launching a new program nationwide this month by giant mortgage investor focused on the home appraisal process. It’s already causing controversy with detractors claiming it may lead to more expensive and longer home sale closings. The program will offer mortgage lenders access to Fannie’s proprietary home valuation databases. Lenders will be able…

Dealing with frozen pipes can be an unpleasant and expensive job. You can reduce the chances of your pipes freezing by taking some precautionary measures before extreme temperatures hit. Here are a few tips to help you avoid potential catastrophe: Insulate any exterior wall pipes; open cabinet doors to allow heat from your home to…

If you’re dealing with winter weather, you may want to ensure your home is protected on all fronts. A few things you can do to make sure you are safe during cold weather, snow or ice storms are: Pour sand on your walkways, porches and driveways to help create traction. You can also invest in…

Your credit score determines many important aspects of your life such as buying a home, a car, or applying for a credit card. Lenders look at your score to decide if your credit is strong enough to qualify for a loan or line of credit. Experts have offered a few tips to help increase your…

Painting the interior of your home is a big job, but if you know what you’re doing, you can save hundreds by not hiring a professional painter. A few ways you can get a professional look without spending a significant amount of money are: Remove everything out of the room, including light fixtures and floor…

CoreLogic has released its 2015 Housing Outlook that forecasts improvement in both the housing market and the economy. The report suggests that, as employment continues to grow, an increasing number of millennials will begin to buy homes. Lower oil prices will aid the housing market by decreasing energy consumption costs. Home price growth will remain…

Freddie Mac has put together a few housing market predictions for the new year, including expectations of refinance and home improvement activity to exceed purchase activity. Home values are expected to increase approximately 3%, and the multifamily housing market will continue to flourish. Additionally, they expect home sales to increase around 3% and interest rates…

According to Black Knight Financial Services, as many as 25% of American borrowers with 30-year mortgages could benefit from refinancing their homes. Trey Barns, the senior vice president of Loan Data Products for Black Knight Financial Services said, “before the most recent reductions in the average 30-year mortgage interest rate, approximately six million borrowers met…