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Why must I replace my furnace when I change my air conditioner?
Every year, thousands of Arizona residents email Rosie Romero's website or call his radio show with questions about everything from how to pre…
The smart collector: Do as pros do - get the best, most current price information available
Q: I found three vintage sports pennants from the 1940s, but I can't find value for them. There's a reference book on pennant prices, but who …
House questions: How do I get the ugly haze off my pavers?
Every year, thousands of Arizona residents email Rosie Romero's website or call his radio show with questions about everything from how to pre…
LEDs can replace halogen lights; they're long-lasting and run cool
Every year, thousands of Arizona residents email Rosie Romero's website or call his radio show with questions about everything from how to pre…
The smart collector: Finding a value range for paintings by obscure artist is job for an appraiser
Q: I bought some beautiful paintings in Germany decades ago. I need to assess personal property for insurance purposes and all I can give my a…
The smart collector: Million-dollar vase gets column reader excited
Q: We read in your column about a Yuan Dynasty porcelain that sold at auction for $1.3 million. My relative lives in Taiwan and collects porce…
The smart collector: Internet sales shed some light on price range for vintage lamp
Q: I saw a small Pairpoint "puffy" lamp with lilacs, flowers and butterflies on the 8-inch shade. The base is tree-shaped brass. What is the p…
Ranch-style homes could have new day in the sun
The ranch is a real love-it-or-hate-it style. While many consider them outdated and too small, others say ranches could be just the ticket for…
Discover to begin offering home equity loans
Discover Financial Services says it will begin offering home equity loans beginning in the second half of this year, the latest move by the co…
Homebuilders join 'Buy American' trend
But buying American isn’t just about the materials that go into your home.
Cut 4 years off your mortgage
Columnist advises: switch from the traditional monthly mortgage payments to either weekly or bi-weekly payments.
Tips for making a dishwasher, drain work better
Your dishwasher, sink drain and garbage disposal do the major dirty work in your kitchen. Keep them running efficiently with a few easy steps.
Government eases mortgage rules for troubled borrowers
A federal agency says it is easing rules for troubled borrowers to lower their monthly mortgage payments on loans backed by Fannie Mae or Fred…
The Mortgage Professor: Hidden price points can raise borrowers’ costs
Homeowners carrying a mortgage rate above the current market rate can refinance profitably. Let's discuss how those who intend to refinance or…
Program helps bring houses up to snuff
A renovation program provides eligible buyers up to $25,000 for necessary home improvements.
The Mortgage Professor: Paying down mortgage always a good idea
Don’t let misconceptions prevent you from paying down your mortgage balance. In today’s market, it is the best investment most borrowers can make.
6 tips to redecorate your home without overspending
With the housing recovery gaining steam, Americans have more incentives to paint up, touch up and otherwise redecorate their homes. But there'…
6 key considerations when applying for a mortgage
For most would-be homebuyers, making a run at homeownership is going to mean getting approved for a home loan.
Home remodeling goes social as tech startup transforms industry
Home remodeling, one of the biggest industries in the country, is being transformed by the Internet with a push from a fast-growing startup in…
Q&A: Time to re-refinance?
Question: We refinanced our home with Fannie Mae in December 2009, but now that the rates are at an all-time low, we would like to refinance a…
Plumbing some good ideas for a bathroom remodel
If you’ve chosen to improve the bathroom, there are some smart places to put your money.
Trends: Transitional style dominates today’s kitchens
Eclectic by nature, the transitional style is far from cluttered, scattered or disorganized. It’s elegant, with crisp, clean lines blending co…
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to offer streamlined loan modifications
In a push to simplify loan modifications, many borrowers who become 90 days or more past due on mortgages backed by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae…
Home hazards? Inspection, detection reveal 3 invisible threats
Sometimes the biggest threats are what you can’t see – and that’s especially true inside the home.
4 myths that can hurt underwater homeowners
Home values are going up, and many struggling homeowners are gaining equity in their property. But nearly 14 million U.S. homeowners remain un…
Flood insurance: Can you avoid sticker shock?
Federal officials encourage homeowners in flood-prone communities to consider elevating their houses and raising their deductibles to cut down…
Home inspectors provide valuable insurance
I enjoy a bargain. Who doesn’t? There is an exhilarating feeling when you are the one to unearth the best deal. However, there are times when …
Should I try to sell my home myself?
What are the services that a broker offers that make them necessary for a sale?
Invest some time in repair and maintenance
More than half of U.S. homeowners do not perform annual maintenance on their homes.
Ask a Designer: Decorate with plants
Warm weather and the first buds of spring have been slow to arrive in much of the country. But even if your garden has yet to grow, you can ad…
Program makes home ownership affordable for low-income families
An unusual lease agreement helps lower-income families afford quality houses.
Decals can transform a wall cheaply, easily
During a recent home remodel, Diane Wright decided the stairway leading to her garage needed some perking up.
Build or buy? New construction rebounds with overall housing market
How do you choose between a new construction home and an existing home? Rich and Amy Day of Crown Point, Ind. found the benefits of new constr…
Tips: When selling, take security precautions
Here's a list of tips from security experts for homeowners planning to put a home up for sale.
The smart collector: Founding Fathers', early presidents' signatures vary enormously in value
Q: Your column carried a photo of a Ben Franklin-signed deed that sold for $13,200. We have a document signed 1811 that grants land in Ohio to…
Extent of damage on vigas — rustic wood beams — dictates proper treatment
Note to readers: Every year, thousands of Arizona residents email Rosie Romero's website or call his radio show with questions about everythin…
The smart collector: Heavy, bulky, hard-to-move pianos difficult to give away, much less sell
Q: How can I find a home for a well-maintained circa 1920s upright piano? A local consignment shop was not interested at all. Several local ch…
Finances, design factors to consider in aging walkway repairs
Note to readers: Every year, thousands of Arizona residents email our website or call our radio show with questions about everything from how …
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