Real Estate Reading

Real Estate Reading - For those who like to research things by reading

A Series of Posts for First-time Buyers

My Real Estate Videos Index

Frequently Asked Questions of Buyers

Frequently Asked Quetions of Sellers

About Historic Homes

Should I buy a Fixer-Upper?

Divorce and Real Estate

Rent to Own

Land Contracts

Private Mortgage Insurance

Avoiding Post Contract Pitfalls

Three deadly Mistakes home buyers should avoid

How to properly measure the

Square footage in a house

Advice for First Time Buyers

Some articles and blog posts to help people cope with the stress and disruption of a move

ProtectYourMove.gov

How Much Does Moving Cost?

Home Affordability Calculator

Preparing Your Child For A Move

Guide to Moving for the Disabled

The Simple Dollar - a web site with information to help people manage their money better.

Home Improvements - Which one’s improve the value of your home

Great Advice Articles for Home Buyers from the Folks at Moneygeek.com

Buying Your First Home: http://www.moneygeek.com/mortgage/resources/first-time-buyers-guide/
Rent or Buy a Home: http://www.moneygeek.com/mortgage/resources/rent-vs-buy-guide/
FHA Loans: http://www.moneygeek.com/mortgage/fha-loan/
Conventional Mortgages: http://www.moneygeek.com/mortgage/conventional-loan/

Mortgage overview: http://www.moneygeek.com/mortgage/

- Refinancing Calculator:

http://www.moneygeek.com/mortgage/refinance/

Guide to home buying after foreclosure: http://www.moneygeek.com/mortgage/resources/mortgage-after-bankruptcy-guide/

Moving terms - a dictionary of the terminology that movers use, provided by the folks at Olympic Moving in the state of Washinton.

An informational site about Water Damage and Mold

Dealing with Water Damage and Mold

A word of caution before you start your home improvement project.

https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/home-repair-remodeling/

Moving Sucks -

But it doesn’t have to. Here’s link to a great moving guide - https://www.movinghelpguide.com/

Veterans benefits are explained at this web site - http://www.veteranaid.org/

While not directly real estate related, the subject of how to pay for college for the kids can have a big impact on your real estate plans; so, here’s a site to show the kids on how to apply for student loans. Just sayin’.

https://www.moneysavingpro.com/blog/how-to-apply-for-financial-aid/

Some helpful links to information on TheMortgageReports.com site.

FHA Loan Calculator

VA Loan Calculator

USDA Loan Calculator

Mortgage Payment Calculator w/ PMI, Taxes and Insurance

How To Buy A House with No Money Down in 2018

Here’s a great article from Bob Wells, a retired HVAC Pro on how to winterize your air conditioner(s).

Space Saving Ideas for Small Home Offices - a guest post by Mr Blinds in Aukland, New Zealand

Home Loan Terms Glossary from the Fiscal Tigers Web site - https://www.fiscaltiger.com/home-loan-glossary/

Do all of those terms in the mortgage application seem like gobbledygook to you. Find out what they mean.

HVAC Advice and tips from the Pros at PickHVAC.com

Is a no-closing costs mortgage right for you? - Article from Bakrate.com

Here’s a good article about long-distance moving and the best companies to use from the folks at Retirement Living -

https://www.retirementliving.com/best-long-distance-moving-companies

Health and Wellness

Here’s a site on which to seek legal help with mesothelioma -

http://www.MesotheliomaLawyerCenter.org

https://www.quickenloans.com/confidence/guides/purchase/intro

Below is a link to a good Home Buyers’ Guide from Quicken Loans

Here’s a link to a good article from the Consumeraffaris.com web site that compares companies that transport cars for people who are moving.

Consumer Safety Guide was created to keep the public informed about consumer dangers and safety issues associated with numerous products that can cause the public harm.

Did you ever wonder about Rent to Own? You can do that with houses as well as other things. Here’s an infographic to explain - How Rent To Own Works: A Guide

MesotheliomaLawyerCenter.org - A web site for Mesothelioma victims who need to find a lawyer to fight for their rights

If you need rehab help, here is a site that might provide a lead to that help -

https://www.findrehabcenters.org/michigan/milford/

Here’s asite that focuses upon grants to help native Americans with financial problems -

http://grantsfornativeamericans.org/

Freegrantsforwomen.org

A web site with lots of information about the availability of government and private grants for women who need help.

Another helpful site for those who suffer from mesothelioma - https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/

https://www.drugrehabconnections.com/addiction/alcohol/self-assessment/?

The LBGTQ Guide to Fair Housing

A fun math learning site that your kids might enjoy -

https://www.mathchase.com/

Here’s a great site for dental health advice - https://www.newmouth.com/

And here’s a page from that site that deals with the dental issues that arise from drug use - https://www.newmouth.com/oral-health/effects/drug-addiction/

An interesting page about the dangers of asbestos in your home - https://www.claytonandclayton.com/home-asbestos-safety.php

An article on Tech tools that can help with you move

by Andy Hughes

Chief Ideas Officer

https://www.vizzi.biz/

andrewhughes@vizzi.biz

A good advice blog for first-time home buyers - https://lendedu.com/blog/first-time-home-buyer-programs/

Need help learning math?Here’s a site that uses a game format to help you learn -

https://www.mathschase.com/

Among the many mysteries involved with home ownership is the cost to install or replace your heating or ari conditioning systems - here is a helpful guide -

https://www.hvac.com/cost-calculator/

Directory of drug and alcohol rehab facilities near me.

One of the modern issues for youth is cyber bullying. Here is a site to go to for information that you and your children can use to combat this threat -

https://www.centeredrecoveryprograms.com/cyberbullying/

Nurses are needed now more than ever -

https://universityhq.org/degrees/nursing-school-programs/

From the Happy DIY Home web site comes this interesting blog post on the cost of installing central heating -

https://happydiyhome.com/cost-of-installing-central-heating/

Financial Assistance for Single Mpms Web Site

A helpful article and site if you are experiencing sleep disorders during the current crisis -

https://www.nestmaven.com/sleep/disorders/stress/

Another good resource for those dealing with addictions -

https://www.addictiongroup.org/

https://www.alcoholrehabhelp.org

A site that give grants to felons returning to society to help them get re-started -

http://freegrantsforfelons.org/

For those who would like to understand their genetics better here are a couple of web sites that can help with choosing a test and what to do with the results -

https://knowyourdna.com/guides/which-dna-test-is-the-most-accurate/

https://knowyourdna.com/guides/what-should-i-do-with-23andme-health-results/

https://www.addictionresource.net/best-drug-rehab-centers/michigan/

Going Back to College as a Single Parent -

https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/going-back-to-college-as-single-parent/

Make a difference in the world, become a teacher. Learn how at -

https://www.teachingdegrees.com/

https://addictionrehabtreatment.com/drugs/prescription/opioids/

Are you addicted to your phone? https://www.cellphonedeal.com/blog/cell-phone-addiction-what-are-the-signs-and-symptoms

https://livefreerecoverynh.com/

https://www.cablecompare.com/blog/how-to-negotiate-with-your-cable-company

https://www.assistedliving.org/

A guide to help individuals and their families receive professional care in substance abuse rehabilitation -

https://www.detoxrehabs.net/cities/milford-mi/

A site to find help with mental health issues -

https://www.evolvewellnessinc.com/

Here’s a list of addiction recovery sites

compiled by Dominique Legget –

https://pathtorecoverydetox.com/

https://www.northernillinoisrecovery.com/

https://freebythesea.com/

https://cascobayrecovery.com/

https://lunarecovery.com/

https://www.westwindrecovery.com/

https://orlandotreatmentsolutions.com/

https://www.discoverynj.org/

https://idahorecoverycenter.com/

https://adlerhealth.com/

https://www.thefreedomcenter.com/

https://www.bayviewrecovery.com/

https://www.ironwoodmaine.com/

https://www.innercept.com/

While this is a commercial for a law firm it is also a good guide to understanding Mesothelioma and potential medical help - https://www.lanierlawfirm.com/mesothelioma/

A couple of useful links in the war against drugs, especially in children.

Parent's Guide to Fentanyl: This comprehensive guide equips parents with valuable information, including tips, warning signs, and helpful videos/articles. It empowers parents to protect their children from the dangers of fentanyl and make informed decisions regarding substance use.

Protecting Children From Online Drug Dealers: In the digital age, online drug dealing poses a significant threat. Our resource provides essential tools to safeguard children, including the "Emoji code" to identify online drug dealing, insights into the dark web, and online safety measures.

Job search advice for the homeless -

https://resume.io/blog/job-search-for-people-experiencing-homelessness

Being homeless is terrible and it makes getting a job, so you can get back to a home, that much harder. Here are some tips for job hunting if you are homeless at the time - https://resume.io/blog/job-search-for-people-experiencing-homelessness

Some more good addiction recovery sites -

https://villakalima.com/

https://www.recoverintegrity.com/

https://www.crestviewrecovery.com/

https://bluestarrecovery.com/

https://chaptersrecoverycenter.com/

https://magnoliacitydetox.com/

https://449recovery.org/

https://paradigmtreatment.com/

https://www.shortridgeacademy.com/

https://www.atoncenter.com/

https://thedigitalintellect.com/