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2013 

  Many times when we talk about “going green” we think about how much green it will cost us. However, there are many ways to live a healthier life and be gentler on the environment without spending a single penny. Here are five simple ways to Do Your Part and not only are they all free — some sol...
01/30/2013
  ]Homeowners looking for the most return on their investment when it comes to remodeling should consider exterior replacement projects. According to the 2013 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, REALTORS® rated exterior projects among the most valuable home improvement projects. “REALTORS® know tha...
01/30/2013
Even in recovering markets, listings must be priced right and properly marketed There's a buzz in the air. The real estate market has improved and may be on the road to recovery. But the improvement in the housing market is not treating all home sellers equally. Some well-priced listings in prime...
01/28/2013
Home's entrance is seldom high on remodeling priorities  Have you ever been to a house where you had to skirt the gas meter or sidle around garbage cans to get to the front door? Or one where there was such a bewildering array of doors, you weren't sure which one to knock at? The front entrance i...
01/28/2013
  If you've made a recent trip to your local grocery store, you know that food costs are on the rise. Such factors as weather, higher demand, smaller yields, and crops diverted to biofuels affect the price of food. Experts predict that these factors will cause food prices to rise between two and ...
01/23/2013
  Saving more money is among the top 10 New Year’s resolutions for 2013, but sometimes we make it harder than it has to be. Taking small steps now to reduce spending can pay off big by next New Year’s Eve. Here are eight not-so-obvious ways to help you start: —Avoid ATMs: You need cash in a hurry...
01/22/2013
1. More Homebuyers and Sellers come back to the market. 2. Homes Sales will rise by 6-7% and Prices rise by 3-4%. 3. The inventory of homes for sale will hit a bottom. 4. Higher priced homes begin to sell. 5. Distressed property numbers continue to fall. 6. Shadow inventory continues to fall. 7....
01/15/2013
  The start of a new year can certainly be overwhelming. Most of us have a long list of all we want to accomplish in the next 12 months. If having a healthier home and healthier family tops yours, there are many ways to Do Your Part and get started. Here are five simple swaps that’ll have you liv...
01/15/2013
With 11 months of data reported, 2012 will clearly go down as a record year for favorable housing affordability conditions, and a great year for buyers who could get a mortgage, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. NAR’s national Housing Affordability Index stood at 198.2 in Novemb...
01/13/2013
When selecting a material for the countertops in your home, there are many factors to keep in mind, including style and durability. But if you are trying to lessen your impact on the environment, you also want to remember that your countertop's environmental impact begins long before it is instal...
01/13/2013
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