May 16th 2013 @ 11:30AM
A Case for Getting Rid of Lawns? (Or Not)" alt="A Case for Getting Rid of Lawns? (Or Not)" />
By Lisa Kaplan Gordon When I grew up, a lush, green lawn was every suburbanite's dream, a sign they'd achieved the American dream of homeownership and a weed-free front yard. Today, I still love a lawn. I love the look, feel and smell of grass. And I'm willing to pay almost $700 a year to the people -- mowers, ... Continue Reading »
Apr 16th 2013 @ 3:00PM
For Foreign Buyers, Tips to Purchase Your First U.S. Home" alt="For Foreign Buyers, Tips to Purchase Your First U.S. Home" />
By Dona DeZube Nothing says you're truly an American like owning a home. And just over half of all foreign-born households living in the U.S. own their own home. If you're ready to join them, try these seven tips for American-style home buying success -- the process here may be quite different from what you're used ... Continue Reading »
Apr 10th 2013 @ 10:00AM
Want a Patio? Try Stamped Concrete as a Low-Cost Alternative" alt="Want a Patio? Try Stamped Concrete as a Low-Cost Alternative" />
By John Riha A stamped concrete patio gives you the look and texture of a stone patio for a lot less than the real thing -- up to 50 percent less than the cost of natural slate or limestone. That's not all. Stamped concrete can mimic brick, cobblestones, cracked earth, and weathered wood. Add a bit of fun with leaf ... Continue Reading »
Apr 3rd 2013 @ 12:00PM
Using New Consumer Protection Rules to Keep Your Lender Honest" alt="Using New Consumer Protection Rules to Keep Your Lender Honest" />
By Dona DeZube Tired of getting the runaround from your mortgage lender or servicer? Starting Jan. 10, 2014, you'll get consumer protections aimed at taming the worst habits mortgage lenders picked up during the mortgage foreclosure crisis. But realize that you need to follow specific procedures to make the ... Continue Reading »
Mar 4th 2013 @ 10:11AM
Renting a Room in Your House: Why It Might Not Be the Best Idea" alt="Renting a Room in Your House: Why It Might Not Be the Best Idea" />
By Donna DeZube Find a great housemate and you can end up with a new best friend. Make a bad choice, and you can end up with a fiend. I had the fiend experience back in the '80s when I agreed to split a two-bedroom house with a college student whom I'd just met. It took me a few months to realize that the textbooks ... Continue Reading »
Billionaire David Siegel's Unfinished 'Versailles' Mansion in Florida to Resume Construction
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