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No matter how much we like our home in every other way, a lack of storage will always make us cranky. After all, as George Carlin said, "A house is just a place to keep your stuff while you go out and get more stuff." In the spirit of every person everywhere who wants more and better places to p...
09/16/2014
Summer is fleeting and the first hints of fall have arrived, people start to turn to boots and sweaters and parkas and snowball fights. Before we start changing out our summer attire and preparing for snowfall, there are a few things we should do to our home. Air leaks throughout house ...
09/11/2014
The last few years has had a steady growth in the demand for houses because a lot of people are moving from rural to the urban areas. Demand for pre-owned houses has increased to a maximum over the last few decades as these houses are generally available at a relatively lower cost. H...
09/07/2014
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Even before you start shopping for a home, there's some things you should do to put yourself in the best position to buy a home. Start early, a couple of months before you hire a real estate professional. Check and repair your credit The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires the t...
09/03/2014
It's not real gold, of course. Gilded gold is one of the top trends of the fall, and getting a rich look in your space is easy with the right accessories and a soft touch. After all, you don't want to end up looking like the Palace of Versailles. Unless that's your thing, in which case, w...
08/31/2014
People are constantly disappointed once they have invest in a piece of furniture for their home, only to find out that it doesn’t fit. People may have decided to go with wallpaper or paint and may have wasted money because it doesn’t properly match the furniture well. Here is how people a...
08/26/2014
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We always hear that stress is unhealthy or bad for us. And all that talk makes us, well, pretty stressed. But getting worked up isn’t always a bad thing, says Richard Shelton, MD, vice chair for research in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Alabama Birmingham; after all, the...
08/25/2014
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If your home is valued lowered from its original price, it's a sure sign that your marketing plan failed. Not only have you missed the important first 2 weeks when buyers and real estate professionals are most interested, but there's no way for your home to compete with other homes that...
08/20/2014
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You spent precious time looking for that perfect home, you have just moved in and recently finished unpacking all your possessions. You're finally starting to settle in! Then a chainsaw hacking, carving through a tree shreds your peaceful bliss. Oh, didn't you know? You made the mistake of moving...
08/20/2014
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The up again/down again housing market continues to defy economists and expectations. Home sales dipped in June after a string of strong months, catching many by surprise. Mortgage rates are sinking back down near historic lows. Home prices are on the rise, but inventory is still tight i...
08/18/2014