Deborah Peck Century 21 Landmasters

If you’re trying to raise your credit score to get a good rate for a refinance or HELOC, you might be surprised by what affects—or doesn’t affect—your score.You have to keep your credit score up in case you want to take out a second mortgage or home equity line of credit (HELOC), or get the lowest premiums on your home ...

By: Karin BeuerleinForget big savings on your energy bills if you make green home improvements. Instead, choose green retrofits and home improvements that offset rising energy prices. Progress$ E K Save MoneyMed $110–$220/yrEffortLow 1 wknd (research)InvestmentLow $25–$1,800 (materials) Insulating your home, including the attic, can ...

Green Roofs: A Guide to the OptionsBy: Jeanne Huber Published: September 30, 2009Environmentally friendly roof choices can save you money on heating and cooling costs and benefit your entire neighborhood. View Photo Gallery 1 of 4Replacing a standard 3,000-square-foot roof will set you back about $21,500, according to Remodeling ...

The first time home buyers tax credit extension has seen approximately 314,000 home buyers file fax returns.  At $8000 per home buyer that is a cost of about $154 million for the Treasury.  The Treasury estimates that 1.5 million buyers will use the credit before the expiration on November 30th, 2009.  To receive the tax credit, the ...