Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
5 Steps To Successful Home Improvement
Tweet If you are planning a home improvement project, congratulations for taking on what can make for exciting changes to your home. You’ll come away from the project with an
7 Ways To Reduce Home Electricity Consumption
Tweet You Can Gain Control Over Your Electrical Bill Consumers are reeling from the sudden shoot up in fuel prices at the pump, paying $4 or more per gallon for
TransUnion Agrees To Offer Free Credit Scores
Tweet TransUnion, who along with Experian and Equifax comprise the three major credit reporting agencies, has agreed to a legal settlement whereby the company must provide free credit-report monitoring to
You Can Opt-Out Of Pesky Sales Pitches
Tweet I average about three junk mail sales pitches per day and at least one call daily from telemarketers. This, despite having opted out of various telemarketing and bulk mail
Is Your Homeowners’ Insurance Sufficient?
Tweet How good is your homeowners’ insurance policy? Has it been updated since you first took it out? Does it reflect the big surge in home prices over the past
Should You Choose A Buyer’s Agent?
Tweet Searching for a home can be nerve wracking, especially if you aren’t sure if the home you want is worth the price being asked or if you really should
Enjoying The Outdoors, One Patio At A Time
Tweet Once the month of June rolls around, homeowners are able to spend more time outside of their homes than inside. Sure, hot days, rain, bugs, and other petty annoyances
Is It A Fixer Upper Or A Money Pit?
Tweet Before the current housing bubble popped, investors were scouring the marketplace for homes needing a makeover with the intention of fixing them up for a quick flip. Savvy investors
Yard Art: Artistic Expression or Neighborhood Nuisance?
It has been said that “art is in the eye of the beholder.” Clearly, this statement must have been made by the person whose artistic ability was being questioned.
The Importance of Location, Location, Location
Tweet You’ve heard it before: what are the three most important things to consider when buying a home? Answer: location, location, location. Every real estate agent repeats this question, drilling
Buy Now Or Wait? Timing Isn’t Everything.
Tweet You’ve sat out of the housing market for the past year as you wait for the market to hit bottom, though you possess the wherewithal to purchase a home
Internet Real Estate Sources Worth Using
Tweet If you are planning to buy or sell your home, having as much information available to you is essential if you want to get the best price for your
For Sanity’s Sake, Organize Your Garage!
Tweet Your garage is cluttered and you can’t even get your car in it. Not that you imagined yourself wanting to leave your car inside the garage, but it is
FBI Reports Mortgage Fraud Is On The Rise
Tweet As if struggling homeowners don’t have enough to worry about: the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reporting that mortgage fraud is on the rise. In a report released
High Property Taxes Are A R/E Nightmare
Tweet Forget for just a moment the current problem impacting the real estate market — sub-prime lending. Sure, lending to people who are a higher financial risk has led to