I signed up for a "pay half your mortgage twice a month" thing and now Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems (MERS) is a little too involved for my liking. Help me leave them. [more inside]
posted by jragon on Nov 8, 2009 - 8 answers

Can I expect American Home Shield or any other home warranty company to replace my A/C when it dies? Are there any other good, reliable home warranty companies out there? [more inside]
posted by roaring beast on Jul 13, 2009 - 5 answers

Buying a house has been a nightmare. How do we deal with this latest situation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 4, 2009 - 13 answers

[pit bull filter]: Help me sell my house. Caveat: Three large dogs next door are scaring away buyers, including one very aggressive pit bull. I believe the way these dogs are left to roam outside may also be potentially breaking the law. [more inside]
posted by Unicorn on the cob on May 28, 2009 - 26 answers

Why hasn't private mortgage insurance (PMI) softened the blow of the real estate implosion? [more inside]
posted by GatorFan2000 on Apr 6, 2009 - 14 answers

How binding are homeowners insurance quotes? [more inside]
posted by fleacircus on Mar 19, 2009 - 6 answers

Earthquake insurance in California is pricey – it more than doubles insurance costs, with a very high deductible. MeFites who live in California, what have you chosen to do, and why? [more inside]
posted by quinoa on Nov 12, 2008 - 18 answers

How did you learn how to buy a house? First-time homeowner needs some guidance. [more inside]
posted by sah on Nov 1, 2008 - 25 answers

I've been getting my house ready to sell and am wondering if I'm crazy. Should I go ahead with it now, or wait until spring? Of course, there are mitigating factors involved. [more inside]
posted by Unicorn on the cob on Sep 29, 2008 - 11 answers

Good birthday gifts for someone moving from a townhouse to a single family home? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 12, 2008 - 11 answers

Help me de-gunk my outside air conditioner. [more inside]
posted by Unicorn on the cob on Jun 25, 2008 - 5 answers

Other people have decided to do some work on our road and bill us later. We were not consulted at all. What can we expect? [more inside]
posted by eafarris on May 21, 2008 - 19 answers

What is a young couple supposed to do when 6 months after purchasing their first home a landslide occurs in their back yard? [more inside]
posted by slowtree on Apr 19, 2008 - 13 answers

What should a homeowner know about electricity in the home? [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher on Feb 12, 2008 - 12 answers

Can someone who knows about Ontario real estate listing agreements help a homebuying n00b? [more inside]
posted by liquado on Oct 28, 2007 - 4 answers

What's the Dr. Spock of home repair and renovation? [more inside]
posted by condour75 on Jul 31, 2007 - 11 answers

Just bought my first home! What should I look for in homeowner's insurance? [more inside]
posted by hazyspring on May 10, 2007 - 13 answers

Has anybody had success with DIY termite treatment? [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Apr 21, 2007 - 3 answers

A pipe in the basement is dripping. It goes to the boiler. What can I do to make it stop? Do I need a plumber? (Pictures inside) [more inside]
posted by toddst on Mar 27, 2007 - 7 answers

Homeowner blogs? [more inside]
posted by starman on Jan 26, 2007 - 8 answers

MeFite wags & wits, lend me your tongue! [more inside]
posted by spacewrench on Jan 22, 2007 - 30 answers

Does anyone have an opinion on home warranties? [more inside]
posted by zzztimbo on Dec 17, 2006 - 12 answers

Dealing with "permanent" artwork from the former homeowner: Is there an easy way to replace just a few tiles in a shower? What about some of the more "creative" concrete work? [more inside]
posted by MysticMCJ on Jun 20, 2006 - 9 answers

Bought a brand new condo that came with a GE Refrigerator with built-in filtered water dispenser. The new fridge came with a bypass in place of a filter -- How in the world do I get it out so I can replace it with a real filter?? It is SUPER tight. [more inside]
posted by seinfeld on Jun 14, 2006 - 7 answers

NewHomeFilter: I have a few questions about moving into my first new condo. I'm on a budget and green to the process with questions about: furniture (where to get), TV service (see inside), and lots... [more inside]
posted by twiggy on May 11, 2006 - 14 answers

Why would the lightbulbs burn out much more frequently in one room of my house? [more inside]
posted by pornucopia on Feb 22, 2006 - 9 answers

Might have to do some serious work on my house's foundation. Estimates run to $10,000 or more. What should I be asking or thinking about here? [more inside]
posted by jojopizza on Feb 19, 2006 - 4 answers

I just got a letter from my home insurance company (US) saying I need to have an inspection. I've been with them for over 3 years, no claims. Should I be worried? Are they setting me up to cancel my insurance? I've not heard of such a thing before. I'm considering calling my mortgage company, and asking if this is SOP.

I live in a working class town, house built in 1926, in decent shape. I've been making repairs as I could afford them (and figure out how to do them). Because of the age of the house, I'm sure they could find something nasty, if they were really looking.
posted by QIbHom on Jan 21, 2005 - 12 answers

Homeowner's associations : anyone had problems with them? If so, what solutions worked? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by littlegirlblue on Apr 16, 2004 - 22 answers