Home Retention

June 29, 2010

Federal Funding to Help You Keep Your Home

Wednesday the U.S. Treasury Department announced its approval of the California Housing Finance Agency’s (CalHFA) plan to use nearly $700 million in federal funding to develop […]
April 13, 2010

State Tax Relief for Forgiven Home Debt

Yesterday, Governor Schwarzenegger signed into law a piece of legislation that will provide debt forgiveness to thousands of Californians. This measure provides tax relief on mortgage debt forgiven in […]
April 11, 2010

7 Days of Updates for Less – Day 7!

And finally… Day 7: CONSIDER CURB APPEAL Make the most of your home’s appearance without breaking the bank. You can add value and appeal to your […]
April 10, 2010

7 Days of Updates for Less – Day 6

Day 6: DE-CLUTTER AND CREATE STORAGE Old and historic houses are notorious for their lack of closet space. If you have cramped storage areas, add do-it-yourself wire […]
April 9, 2010

7 Days of Updates for Less – Day 5

Day 5: MAKE THE OLD LOOK NEW New paint makes everything look clean and bright again and, thanks to “oops” paint, can be as affordable as […]
April 8, 2010

7 Days of Updates for Less – Day 4

Day 4: LET THERE BE LIGHT Changing the lighting in your home can both update and make your house appear bigger and more open. Adding accent lighting […]
April 7, 2010

7 Days of Updates for Less – Day 3

Day 3: UPDATE THE BATHROOM Next to the kitchen, bathrooms are often the most important rooms to update. Simple things that are relatively easy to install, like a new […]
April 6, 2010

7 Days of Updates for Less – Day 2

Day 2: MAKE A MEMORABLE ENTRANCE First impressions are important, especially when it comes to your home. Your entryway is the first thing you and your guests […]
April 5, 2010

7 Days of Updates for Less – Day 1

LITTLE details can make a BIG difference in the appearance and feel of your home.  When money is tight, you can still update your home with […]