Settlement.  The day on which title is conveyed.

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A: Chances are you will have to pay the going rate for contractors in your area. Architects or designers will typically cost 12 to 20 percent more.  

But remember you will want a home improvement that is done right the first time. That s...

Having suffered hurricane damage in the past, I wanted to pass on a few important tips from the insurance industry regarding the upcoming and potentially severe hurricane season.

According to Chicago-based Property Casualty Insurers Associati...

There have been countless anecdotal claims about the benefits of practicing meditation since the Eastern tradition has become more popular in the West. Now, there’s plenty of Western-based scientific evidence to support them, says Dr. Matt Mumber...

(Tampa, FL)---The warmer weather has us all heading outside to soak up the sun, but it’s also a good reminder to take care of some basic things around your house. Pillar To Post is the leading home inspection company in North America, according t...

A: A home equity loan, like a second mortgage, lets you tap up to about 80 percent of the appraised value of your home, minus your current mortgage balance. But because it is set up as a line of credit, you will not be charged interest until you actual...

Second mortgage.  Lien on property that is subordinate to a first mortgage.  In the event of default, the second mortgage is repaid after the first.  Also called a junior mortgage, and in some circumstances a home equity...

I recently referenced reporting by Nell Bernstein at caring.com, who pointed out two important factors about planning for aging in place. Bernstein says the steps to successful aging in place include learning how to "future-proof" a home -- b...

(BPT) - In warmer weather, patios transform into the ultimate gathering space for backyard barbecues, reading, relaxing or even exercising. These outdoor rooms become an extension of the house, seamlessly merging the outdoors inside and vice versa.

Frequent flyer miles aside – because, as many of us have learned, they may not be available when we need or want them – there are other ways to ensure you get the best possible price on air travel.

From Scott Gamm of TheStreet.com...