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Housing affordability is driving many homebuyers back into the housing market, according to a recent study by Realtor.com.  Nearly two-thirds of potential homebuyers (65.2%) say they are motivated to buy a home because prices have become more affordable.  One in five say foreclosure bargains have...
09/24/2009
Choosing the right lighting fixtures can enhance the beauty of your home, but there are other ways to brighten rooms and make the most of interior light. For example:   • Glossy surfaces tend to reflect light, while matte surfaces absorb light. Replace dark furniture and carpeting with lighter ve...
09/21/2009
•1.       Pay your bills on time.  Payment history accounts for roughly 35% of your score.  So paying bills on time is the most important thing you can do.  If you're behind, get caught up and then stay current.  If you're struggling, contact your creditors to work out a payment schedule.   •2. ...
09/10/2009
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Commuting to and from the office can mean a lot of time spent in your car.  Traffic and rude drivers can be frustrating, but as tempting as it may be to react to these stressful situations, resist the urge to make a bad situation worse with these driver safety rules: Follow the rules of the raod....
09/04/2009
Home renovations can be daunting, but financing them doesn't need to be.  Homebuyers considering a fixer-upper and homeowners thinking about doing a major rehab work might want to consider an FHA 203K loan. Often called rehab or renovation loans, 203K loans differ from traditional mortgage loans....
08/27/2009
National Association of Realtors estimates that the federal government's economic stimulus plan, along with lower interest rates and other mortgage relief measures, could help trigger 900,000 additional home sales in 2009, compared with conditions in the absence of the stimulus package.  The asso...
08/17/2009
Pending home sales are up for the fifth consecutive month, the first time in six years for such a streak, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in June, rose 3.6% to 94.6 from an upwardly revised rea...
08/07/2009
San Francisco was named the best walking city in America by Prevention magazine in conjunction with the American Podiatric Medical Association and Sperling's Best Places.   Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Chicago rounded out the top five.   Metro areas were evaluated by using 19 criteria, incl...
07/25/2009
Plumbing problems like a clogged drain or selly garbage disposal can be inconvenient, but are fairly simple to correct on your own.  Other problems require you to hire a professional and can be quite costly.  To avoid plumbing problems, both small and extensive, keep the following maintenance and...
07/18/2009
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The evening news is beginning to sound more and more like the children's fable, Chicken Little - who proclaims "the sky is falling!"  With unemployment on the rise and an uncertain economy, buying a house may be the last thing on your mind.  But if you've been waiting to purchase a home, now may ...
07/10/2009
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