10 Tips for a home that's Safe and Sound There is little that is more important than feeling secure in your own home. While we can only control a small bit of the world around us, here's some basic information to keep a home safe. The goal of securing your home is two-fold: protecting your po
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03/06/2014
I have the good fortunate of having a Spouse who is a superb gourmet cook, who keeps me going the fitness center. For years she has faithfully used Pampered Chef products, taking advantage of gaining lots of their quality products for free via hosting Pampered Chef parties. Finally honoring years
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02/03/2014
Romancing the Home: Love is in the Air When searching for a home, it is easy to "fall in love" with a property. Before you put in that offer though, ask yourself can you BE in love in the house? How a home stacks up in the realm of romance might take top tier in some people's list of priorities
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01/28/2014
Pets in the Mix: From Petrifying to Purrfect A beautiful cat or friendly dog might be just the thing for you and your family. As members of the household, pets have a place in your home and your heart. But what about pets and all that go with them when you are buying or selling a home? In the c
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01/03/2014
I get the opportunity daily to work in a very affordable marketplace where Cash Buyers can find some amazing deals. People are still amazed when I tell them they can purchase an almost move in condition foreclosure home on the South Side of Chicago for under $40,000.00. A little over a month a
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11/26/2013
As fraud savvy I believe I am, I now know I have to remind myself daily I have Caller-id for a reason on all my telephones. A couple of days ago I got an early morning call waking me up out of my good sleep. I looked at the caller-id, and it said NO-NAME. Normally, I would not answer the call,
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11/22/2013
Fall Fixes NOT to Nix While spring may be the time for cleaning, fall is surely the time for fixing. Simple improvements can save money in utility bills as well as prevent costly repairs in the future. Like a well-played game of football, the homeowner needs a good playbook to get ahead in the
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10/30/2013
Hiring Help: From "How To" to "Hurrah!" Whether you are in over your head or juggling too many tasks, hiring help can be a great idea. Projects can benefit from specialized expertise, more work can be accomplished at one time, and as a homeowner you can step back from the tasks at hand to get a
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10/30/2013
It's September and you are selling your home entering into the fall and winter months. With light dwindling and temperatures dropping, evaluating your home with regard to warmth is a smart idea. Homes that are warm in the winter (and cool in the summer) are highly desirable - and achievable, if t
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08/29/2013
"Cash 4 Keys" is a familiar term for Realtors who list foreclosures. It means the Lender who has foreclosed on the property has hired a Realtor to negotiate with Owner to clean-up, clean-out, and cooperate with moving out of the home in exchange for some cash to help ease their moving expenses.
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08/29/2013
