May 2008 - Posts
by Denise Lones Let's get right to it. Here are my Top Ten Lessons for 2008: 1. Get out of your "Comfort Zone." Whatever it is, smash out of your bubble. Maybe your "Comfort Zone" is crunching numbers and shuffling papers. If so,
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by Steve Rodriguez If a basement is musty, if there are black, green or purple blotches on or behind the walls and ceiling tile, or if there is any kind of growth thriving under the carpets or rugs, then the home is probably living side-by-side with a
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by Broderick Perkins For better or for worse? In sickness and in health? For richer or for poor? How about for boom or for bust? The housing market is forcing some divorced couples to live up to their wedding vows in a way they never could have imagined.
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by Broderick Perkins When it comes to a home transaction, virtually everything is negotiable. Haggle like a demon and quibble all the way, and don't forget to sweat the "small" stuff. While you are dickering over the big picture -- the appraisal,
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by Broderick Perkins If you are a first time home buyer, you have a lot to learn. Working from a blank slate you must build an understanding of the housing market, determine what you can afford, land a loan and hone in on a home that's a good fit
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by Broderick Perkins What should a smart home buyer do with that fat federal tax rebate check? Well, it's not THAT fat, but it could come in handy for buyers before, during and after the home buying transaction. The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 includes,
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by M. Anthony Carr Urbanites have begun to see they don't necessarily have to leave the city to find room for gardening. Dwellers in small units are making a few changes to get a large crop (okay, not so large) to pop up during the growing season
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by Broderick Perkins Consumers grappling with changes in today's housing market need information that is as current and as relevant as possible. That's especially true when it comes to home prices. In a rising or falling market, data that is more
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by Phoebe Chongchua Just as when you buy a car, you ought to look under the hood, so too, should you look beyond the pretty kitchen and living room décor, says Ken Justo owner of ASI Heating & Air Conditioning. Justo says very often heating
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by Broderick Perkins Once the domain of home buying and home equity rip-offs during the boom market, mortgage fraud is muscling in on subprime loans, foreclosures, reverses mortgages and insider trading related to mortgage securities in housing's
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by Broderick Perkins It's no secret in the world of residential real estate that well-informed home buyers who are also quick on their feet get the best pole position. And there's nothing like browsing for housing online to bring knowledge and
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Everyone has a few (or lots) items they would like to get rid of. Sometimes its a question of "how"? Here are a few tips on how to dispose of some unwanted items: Electronic Equipment Check online for local disposal services. Depending on their
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Knowing how to best organize our lives varies greatly from person to person. There are so many resources available to help you not only de-clutter your home but avoid turning your garage into a househole dumping ground. Looking at your lifestyle and designing
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We can all use a little order in our lives. If your home has become overcrowded or you are having trouble finding what you are looking for, it may be time to reassess your organizaional skills. Creating orderly systems, and sticking to them, will produce
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