Homes may be covered in stucco or synthetic stucco. Most problems are with synthetic stucco called EIFS (exterior insulation finishing system). Learn how a home inspection can help you discover moisture problems related to synthetic stucco.
Buying land to build a home on requires a different kind of financing. A mortgage broker who deals in construction property is one way to look into financing. Another option is to find a lender in the area who is familiar with financing land purchases.
What are the gift taxes associated with real estate inheritance? The person who is giving the land should think about the gift taxes that may be incurred if the real estate is given as an inheritance. Ilyce suggests a conversation about the current owner's wishes and a meeting with an estate attorney before accepting a real estate inheritance and the gift taxes associated with it.
How do you know if you can get a grant to put an addition on their home. Housing grants are only available to certain types of families who qualify. Ilyce explains how homeowners can research available housing grants.
What is the best way to pay for a home renovation project which includes updating the windows and kitchen in your home? Ilyce suggests a "cash-out" refinance or a home equity loan.
Many homeowners are now discovering that synthetic stucco, if applied incorrectly and not maintained properly, can cause tremendous damage to the interior structure of a home. Maintenance plays a more important role with synthetic stucco than any other kind of exterior finishing.
Home owners are refinancing and the lender has requested retirement fund information. There is standard information a lender needs and ways to check with state's office regarding problems. Certain questions aren't appropriate for a mortgage application.
A renter's storage locker contents is mistaking thrown away by the landlord. The landlord's insurance doesn't cover such a liability, and offered the renter half of the value of the lost items. The renter could now go after the landlord in small claims court or hire a litigation attorney.
A house has been on the market for 18 months and the owner is offered a lease/option. Companies that offer this option on unsellable homes are often scamming homeowners. The lease/option transfers the title but still leaves the homeowner responsible for making payments.
