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If your home has been on the market for a while then you know how rough today's housing market is. Home prices are dropping, there are many more houses for sale and everyone is in competition for the same number of potential home buyers. The key to increasing your home's value and then selling your house quickly is to set it apart from other homes in the area. You need to give your home more features and make it more appealing than the other homes in your neighborhood. These sort of home improvements are not necessarily cheap, but by spending a little money to fix up your house you could end up making a lot of money in a potential home sale. If you're going to do these home improvements in order to sell your home then you should strongly consider hiring professionals and not doing them yourself. Professional contractors will do the work quicker and will more than likely do a better job than you could yourself. That extra step between professional and amateur home improvement... details >>>

I am in a situation in Michigan (house values are dropping at the rate of gravity!) where my income has dropped severely this year and I am trying to avoid foreclosure/bankruptcy. I have read that it is possible to settle with a second mortgage rather than foreclose but need some ideas on how to go about it. Any suggestions would be great! I owe about 40k on the loan, would like to settle for 10k. Just pure guess have no idea if they would except the difference. Thanks for the info, help! ... details >>>

Cons Reports used to feauture hiking boots, but no more- like to find out from those more knowledgable, the outdoors hiking aficionados, whats the best VALUE in hiking boots...brand, line, model, etc. Lots of competitors out there, wanna get a good pair w/o having to remortgage the house.. THNX details >>>

My husband & I purchased our condo with two loans from Bank of America: a 5/1 ARM @ 5.25% and a 2nd mortgage @ 6.75%. I would like to refinance our mortgages before the rates adjust. However, the value of our home has decreased over $100K. I have called Bank of America to get a loan modification and the woman I spoke to said we do not qualify. Is anybody else having this problem and how did you get a refinance? details >>>

So what are my options at refinancing, given that most lenders, including my current have added stringent measures? Also I dont want to pay a huge closing cost. details >>>

I live in Florida and have a 7 year ARM, and I was interested in re-financing to a 30 YR fixed rate. However, my house is now worth $90K LESS than the outstanding principal amount on my mortgage, so of course, my bank will not let me re-finance. What are my options, if any? Is there a gov't program or any new law that will let me refinance based on the new value of the house? details >>>

I have a 6' reach in closet that has just a shelf and a bar going from one side to the other, but this is a waste of space for me. I want something with shelves to put bags on and maybe something for shoes as well. Would one of the Closetmaid wire organizers (suitable for a 6' closet) be a good value for me to buy or are they a waste of money? I can't tell if they'd be sturdy or just junk and I can't find any reviews online. I'm also looking at the Closetmaid laminate tower starter kit and Rubbermaid's wire closet kits. What's the best? Thanks. ... details >>>

Windows can make a dramatic statement and can modify the face of your house noticeably. Windows help to define a room's focal point, establish the room's shape and provide air flow. They may be set or functional, which means you may have windows that simply act as adornment as well as permit sunlight to filter through their panes, or they may also open to allow ventilation. These windows can come in traditional shapes or unusual designs. Picking the perfect windows for your home involves a substantial amount of preplanning. Ask yourself what architectural styles you're trying to convey and whether or not you want to be able to slide up the window for air. Looking at magazines or checking out house tours will give you additional ideas. Going to your local hardware store will also show you possibilities. There are many sorts of windows on the market and knowing them by name will give you a means to ask for what you want. Many use double-hung windows because they are traditional... details >>>

How would you price the Sony PSP with regards to its true value? details >>>

Product DescriptionPraise for How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of Intangibles in Business "I love this book. Douglas Hubbard helps us create a path to know the answer to almost any question in business, in science, or in life . . . Hubbard helps us by showing us that when we seek metrics to solve problems, we are really trying to know something better than we know it now. How to Measure Anything provides just the tools most of us need to measure anything bette... More >> How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of "Intangibles" in Business... details >>>