- For return on investment, the best home renovation is to upgrade an old bathroom. Kitchens come in second.
- It's worth refinancing your mortgage when you can cut your interest rate by at least one point.
- Spend no more than 2 1/2 times your income on a home. For a down payment, it's best to come up with at least 20%.
- Your total housing payments should not exceed 28% of your gross income. Total debt payments should come in under 36%.
- Never hire a roofer, driveway paver or chimney sweep who is going door to door.
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