Bill Burke's (bburke) Blog

1. Good plans equal great results.Successful remodeling projects require careful planning and a realistic budget. "Many people want to build it cheap and fast," says builder David Lisenby, certified graduate remodeler, of Lisenby Construction. "They want an estimate before they even have a plan."...

Even though the first-time homebuyer tax credit ended April 30, there are still many ways the government provides help and incentives to get first-timers into the housing market. With all mortgages, the interest rate you get will depend on your credit score and market rates at the time you buy. 1...

Summer is almost here, and it's time to get your house in order for the hotter months. Here are tips to put your furnace to bed, store your space heaters, prep your cooling system, repair window screens and more.   When the weather turns warm, follow the impulse to fling open the windows and let ...

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When buying a home ... 1. Lay the groundwork. Your first step is figuring out how much house you can afford and how much you can borrow. If you're moving to a new community, be sure to find out what home prices are there. Housing prices can change dramatically from state to state and even city to...

No matter how you look at it, the business of buying and selling properties at or near foreclosure is not a happy one. However, it can be a mutually beneficial transaction for a willing investor and a distressed home owner. Foreclosure is the flip side of the American dream of homeownership. It's...

  Great info off of Trulia Homeowners struggling to sell their homes in a short sale are getting some relief, thanks to the federal government's Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) program. Up to now, many short sales - in which the lender accepts a sale of the property for less than ...

Some ways that buyers focus on their home buying to take advantage of the tax credit.  1. Get to Know Your Market: Buyers can do that using Internet sites that permit you to see the homes currently on the market, and by finding a good real estate agent who is ready to expedite the shopping proces...

Finding the right neighborhood is very important it is just as important as finding the right house and hopefully you find the right house in the right neighborhood. As you search for a home, you may come across your perfect house, but it is in a neighborhood that you do not like. With this said,...