(Money Magazine) -- Just a few years ago you could count on getting the bulk of your money back for almost any home-improvement project you took on. Today merely replacing a toilet seat can feel like throwing caution, and cash, to the wind. According to a study from Remodeling magazine, the average return on value for an upgrade declined from 87% in 2005 to 64% in 2009. But these six new rules will help you maximize your return on your remo... Read more

Indianapolis is still the most affordable of big housing markets. Los Angeles is the least affordable. By Les Christie, CNNMoney.com staff writer August 21 2007: 6:37 PM EDT   NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Midwest cities dominated the top of the most affordable, housing markets list, according to the latest s... Read more