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5 Eyewitness News Home Improvement Expert Mike Frattallone from Frattallone's Ace Hardware joined us on Sunday morning to show us some easy ways to remove ...

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A Thai restaurant in place of Czar Bar, a new chef for Corleone don't look now but the Intercontinental is changing. Ritika Jain Paul Kinney, ...

what are some of the details of a mortgage with a home home improvement loan?
Q. Im looking to buy a house that needs a good amount of work. I dont have extra money to pay for the remodeling. But I have read that i can possibly get some sort of home improvement mortgage that will give me extra money to fix up the house. Rather than buying the house and then having to get a reappraisal and then a home equity loan.
Asked by Fordie_ounces - Sat Nov 3 19:44:55 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes. That is true. It's called an FHA 203 K loan. The costs of repairs and rehab can be included in the mortgage amount. It is a HUD loan available through local banks and lenders. There are many details. The link below provides an overview. If you are looking to buy in a rural area, or if you are in certain parts of the city, there are other programs to help you also, including Neighborhood Block Grants. You can find more information at your local Neighborhood Housing Authority office.
Answered by AngeloElectro - Sat Nov 3 21:04:40 2007

Are there any home improvement sites for renters?
Q. We're renting a house, and I want to fixup the bathroom and the kitchen, but all the home improvement and makeover sites I've been to only have stuff that I know I can't and don't want to do, so if anyone knows of any sites, or if anyone has any ideas of their own, I would appreciate it! I'm looking for things I can do myself.
Asked by tiffany10784 - Wed Dec 12 20:42:37 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. How extensive a "fixup" were you going to do? Check your lease first to see what you're allowed to do without prior written consent from the landlord. Most residential leases, at least in my market, limit tenant alterations to reasonable changes that can be easily restored to their original condition when the tenant leaves (e.g. painting, hanging shelving and pictures). Major renovations, such as replacing cabinets, tile, appliances, must only be done with the landlord's consent. He'll be living with your choices long after you move out, so HE has the right to say no, or, if he says yes, to approve styles and materials. Also, all improvements belong to the landlord, so unless he's cut you a deal where you fix the place up in exchange… [cont.]
Answered by quamquamsidere - Thu Dec 13 16:36:31 2007

How do you start an Home Improvement business with little to no money??
Q. Starting an home improvement business is what i really want to do in life. I just do not know the first thing to do. I need some steps to get me started. What do I do??
Asked by Bumblebee - Sun Nov 4 20:45:51 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In order to get a loan, you need a valid business. plan. Go to , or for sample business plans and instructions on how to write a business plan. Then, go to and in the upper left hand corner, enter your zip code. On the next screen, you will get information on the nearest SCORE chapter. Call them and arrange for a free meeting with a SCORE counselor to review your business plan and discuss various loan options available to you. SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SCORE has 389 chapters in locations throughout the United States and its territories,… [cont.]
Answered by Robert E. Lee - Sun Nov 4 20:53:22 2007