You may be eligible for one of the new programs to help homeowners make their homes more affordable.

Among other things, the county also suggests that homeowners avoid using cash, make small down payments on a job and get contracts in writing.

A homeowner who rents out a home for a print ad can make $1,000 a day.

The commission would determine if the homeowner had made what the ordinance calls "a good faith effort" to sell the home.

As equipment becomes more sophisticated and less costly, homeowners increasingly are making room for a home office.

The homeowner can keep the property, but must make payments according to the court's terms within a three to five year period.

Only recently has a resale market developed, and homeowners are making money.

For people on fixed incomes, that may be costly, and many homeowners just make do.

Also, homeowners should make sure that window screens fit tightly and are in good repair.

That means homeowners must make an honest sales effort.