In recent years, home warranties have grown very popular with homebuyers and homeowners who are looking to protect themselves from paying for expensive home and appliance repairs down the line. But are they worth the money? The answer is: maybe. Ultimately, it depends on the company issuing the warranty and the homeowner’s needs. Home warranties are especially common in real estate transactions. A home warranty can help sell a house faster and for a higher price because it provides the buyer with protection against the unknown. Combined with a solid home inspector, a home warranty can give a homebuyer the level of comfort needed to seal the deal. What Is a Home Warranty? For a set premium ra

It is a very good time to start a green home-construction project, based on several factors. Land prices are cheaper, the number of certified green contractors out there is growing and green is going mainstream as global warming and energy issues on the front burner. Additionally, federal tax incentives for some new-home construction elements have recently tripled following the recent passage of the stimulus package. Instead of the previous 10-percent incentives offered, you can now write off 30 percent of the costs of buying and installing solar panels, solar water heaters, fuel cells and small wind-energy systems and geothermal heat pumps. There are dollar caps on some of these credits. Se