Owning a home can be a very rewarding experience, but it can also come with headaches involving taxes, permits, upkeep and repair, fees, insurance and more. Look for more information here in our articles, blog posts, videos and radio shows about what it means to be a homeowner.
Electrical Panel Or Circuit Breaker Home Inspection
Make sure your electrical panel or circuit breaker is included in your home inspection. What should you look for when inspecting an electrical panel or circuit breaker? Learn what catches a home inspector's eye when he's inspecting an electrical panel or circuit breaker in your home. You shouldn't do an electrical panel or circuit breaker inspection on your own.
Home Automation System From Z-Wave
Z-Wave's home automation system works with more than 170 manufacturers so you have flexibility. You can start small and use Z-Wave's home automation system to control your garage and light switches. Z-Wave's home automation system lets you control your home remotely.
Whirlpool Energy Star Refrigerator
Whirlpool's Central Park refrigerator received an Energy Star rating. The Whirlpool Energy Star refrigerator lets you charge your iPod, watch digital pictures and more with attachments. Watch our video on this Whirlpool Energy Star refrigerator. A Whirlpool Energy Star refrigerator uses less energy than other refrigerators.
Save Energy with Philips LCD TV
Philips' John Morog describes how Philips 42 inch LCD TV saves energy using a light sensor. The Philips LCD TV uses less power and saves energy depending upon the light in the room. Learn about the power saving light sensor that helps you save energy with this Philips LCD TV.
Lutron: New Way To Control Light Fixtures
Save money, energy and be safe in your home when you try this new way to control light fixtures. You can control your light fixtures using Lutron's radio frequency technology. Melissa Andresko shows you how to control your light fixtures using Lutron technology.
Jazz Singer Anderson Faces Foreclosure
Ernestine Anderson, a renowned jazz singer, is apparently behind in payments on her Seattle home, reports the Associated Press. She has missed more th...
Seller Disclosure May Not Include Water Damage
When you buy a home the seller is supposed to tell you certain things under seller disclosure - items that may not be visible to the naked eye. Does this include a home's proclivity to water damage? Whether seller disclosure requires a seller to discuss water damage depends on the state where the home is located. Each state has different seller disclosure laws.
Beware Of Those Who Promise To Save Your Home From Foreclosure
The Department of Justice today announced that eight people were indicted for $35 million of mortgage fraud in Maryland. You can likely find their na...
Home Loans, Homeowners Insurance And Home Inspections
If you're looking for zero down mortgage but don't qualify for a VA loan, you could look into the USDA Rural Development Guarantee Loan Program. When shopping for homeowners insurance, be sure to look at more than price because you may miss out on extra coverage that could save you money in the long run. And if you're a home buyer or seller, be cautious about having your attorney share the results of a home inspection.
Numbers of Foreclosures and Delinquent Loans Increase
Home owners missed payments on almost 6.5 percent of home loans on one to four unit residential properties during the first quarter of 2008. Almost 2....