Quitclaim deeds are often used in divorce, as well as in other cases where the separate parties are well known to each other. A quitclaim deed does not offer the grantee (the person who is … [Read more...] about Quitclaim Deeds
Archives for 2014
Home Upgrades with the Lowest ROI
File these five upgrades under wish fulfillment, not value investment.Life is a balancing act, and upgrading your home is no different. Some upgrades, like a kitchen remodel or … [Read more...] about Home Upgrades with the Lowest ROI
Total Home Sales Year Over Year – Maine is Strong!
I found this graphic and was happy to see Maine has one of the largest increases. Lets hope the rest of the year continues on this path.Thanks,Dougdoug@makemaineyourhome.com … [Read more...] about Total Home Sales Year Over Year – Maine is Strong!
Are You Making These 7 Rookie Mistakes in Your Vegetable Garden?
Even the best vegetable gardeners can forget basics and make rookie mistakes. Here are 7 no-nos to avoid.Even if your vegetable garden is the envy of neighbors, it’s still easy to make rookie mistakes … [Read more...] about Are You Making These 7 Rookie Mistakes in Your Vegetable Garden?
Home Sales by Price Range
I found this graphic interesting. You can see the lower price ranges are dropping off because the foreclosures and short sales in many areas are getting less and less. On the other hand … [Read more...] about Home Sales by Price Range
Where Are Interest Rates Heading?
One of the most common question we are asked is "what is the interest rate and what will they be if I wait?" It is very hard to say exactly but this is a good graphic showing what some of the … [Read more...] about Where Are Interest Rates Heading?
4 Tips to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford
By knowing how much mortgage you can handle, you can ensure that home ownership will fit in your budget.1. The general rule of mortgage affordabilityAs a rule of thumb, you can typically afford a home … [Read more...] about 4 Tips to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford
Home Values Projected To Appreciate At A Normal Pace
These are interesting graphics. The first shows what happened to the housing market before during and after the bubble. The second shows what is projected to happen over the next few … [Read more...] about Home Values Projected To Appreciate At A Normal Pace
How Rising Interest Rates & Prices Affect Your Payment
As interest rates and prices rise this graphic shows you how it will affect your monthly payment. We saw this happen last year when rates rose and should happen again this year. Once again … [Read more...] about How Rising Interest Rates & Prices Affect Your Payment
How Much Snow is Too Much Snow on Your Roof?
Here’s what you need to know about snow on your roof and whether or not to remove it.When (If Ever) is it Necessary?The critical factor in determining excessive snow loads on your roof isn’t the depth … [Read more...] about How Much Snow is Too Much Snow on Your Roof?