Archive for the ‘Purchases’ Category

Laminate flooring at Carpet One (2009-5-19)

Nowadays, flooring choices might be overwhelming with often hundreds of options to choose from. I decided to change my hardwood floor, which became worn out over time, to something different. I didn’t want the thick 3/4in boards but something lighter and brighter and, most of all, cheaper. I discovered Carpet One, whose advisors pointed me [...]

Foreclosure Purchases and Buyer’s Conscience (2008-12-11)

A seldom addressed issue when buying foreclosure properties is the buyer’s conscience (if you have one) bothering him or her about pushing people out of their home.
Some people probably deserve to lose their home. Unfortunately, many people who face foreclosure do so because of a job loss, family crisis or widespread economic downturn.
An alternative [...]