Food is expensive, gas remains stubbornly high and winter's big heating bills are coming. Since loans are tough to get and our retirement funds are shrinking fast as the stock market crashes, we thought we'd share some old fashioned penny-pinching tips. Of course, on person's "don't need that" is
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10/28/2008
Southern California home sales soared a record of 65 percent in September from the record lows during the same month last year, according to real estate data company MDA DataQuick, with resales of foreclosure properties accounting for half of all transactions. The median home price, meanwhile, pl
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10/27/2008
Fall means shorter days and shorter windows of opportunity for showing off the curb appeal of a home. The right exterior lighting draws attention and adds drama-and also a level of safety. When it comes to enjoying natural surroundings, some people prefer gazing at the ocean and other beautiful v
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10/27/2008
Here are some Fall Maintenance Tips for your Home: Check all window and door locks for proper operation Check your home for water leaks Review your fires escape plan with your family Make sure there are working nightlights at the top and bottom of all stairs Have a heating professional check your
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10/27/2008
Available to First Time Homebuyers who purchased a home from 04/09/2008 through 06/30/2009. $7,500 tax credit to be paid back at $500 per year for 15 years interest free. There are income limitations that will adjust the amount of the credit. Over $75,000 for single person and $150,000 for a marr
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10/24/2008
New FHA and VA loan amount will be $625,000 as of 01/01/2009 (depending on the medium homeprice in each respective area), locally Ventura County will be at this figure. Reverse Mortgages will also be able to go $625,000. HUD will be reevaluating the median home prices in November. Down Payment As
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10/24/2008
This Foreclosure Rescue program HR 3221 is set up to help people who may owe more than their home is worth or, are at a point that they can no longer afford their current payment. This program gives them the ability to refinance their existing loan and keep their home, with certain conditions: Mu
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10/24/2008
Professional organizer Vicki Norris provides a three-step plan for getting started when organizing your laundry room in your home. Evaluate your laundry room by asking these three questions:Is this space so small it will only accommodate laundry and associated supplies? Is there enough storage to
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10/23/2008
Fireplaces and wood stoves can be cozy and warm heating supplements, but in order to keep the air healthy and reduce the risk of fire, you need to be aware of the risks they pose. Here are some simple tips on staying safe and healthy each winter. Bad Wood Burning wood improperly can produce dange
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10/23/2008
The first Thanksgiving in 1621 probably did not include turkey. Roasted goose and duck were most likely eaten. About 272 million turkeys were raised in the United States in 2007. Minnesota, North Carolina, Arkansas, Virginia, Missouri and California raise more turkeys than any other states.
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10/23/2008
