Home Experts: National News
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Existing home sales seen at highest since July 2007
Sales of existing U.S. homes likely rose for second consecutive month in October, reaching their highest level since July 2007, according to a Reuters poll, as buyers scrambled to take advantage of greater affordability and a first-time home buyer tax credit.... Read more..
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Replacement Windows for Tax Credit
With new energy efficiency tax credits, the time for replacement windows is now. Here’s how to choose the right windows.... Read more..
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Your Achilles Room
Whether it’s your living room, kitchen or home office, everybody has a room (or two) in their home that makes them feel less than adequately pulled together.... Read more..
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Flush Away Bathroom Clutter
Chances are, when you think about getting organized, pictures of color coordinated closets, neat alphabetized filing cabinets and masterfully labeled kitchen pantries readily come to mind.... Read more..
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Three Easy Steps for Dealing With the Culprits of Clutter
We’ve all got them, those confounding stacks of receipts, catalogs, bills and magazines that seem to appear out of nowhere and multiply the moment you leave the room.... Read more..
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Pending Home Sales Jump In September
Numbers may be distorted by tax credit deadline... Read more..
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The Steps of Buying a Home
When the time has come for you to stop paying rent and start making a monthly payment on a home, then you should be aware of the basic steps. Here are the steps you should take into consideration when you are buying a home.... Read more..
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Unleash Your Inner Neat Freak
Getting organized was one of the top three New Year’s resolutions in 2009 for the majority of people. If you were one of the people hankering to get a little bit more buttoned up this year, but haven’t quite gotten off the mark, what’s holding you back?... Read more..
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Home-Work
When you’re working, wrangling the kids, and generally living a full life, it’s easy to let taking care of your home fall to the bottom of the priority list.... Read more..
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Know the Basics of Buying a Home
When it feels about time to stop renting and time to purchase a home there are a few basic things that you should understand. Here are the steps you will need to take in order to make purchasing a home more than just a dream.... Read more..
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Home Prices Unexpectedly Rise
The price of the average single-family home rose more than expected in July, according to the latest S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index. It's the latest evidence suggesting the housing market may have reach a bottom. ... Read more..
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Lighting Your Kitchen's Cabinet
As the total square footage of homes has increased over the past 40 years, kitchen sizes have increased proportionally. Today's kitchen is more than a place for food storage and preparation.... Read more..
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5 Preparation Tips To Get Right When Painting Your Home
Follow these 5 paint preparation tips and you will speed up your work and ensure your efforts don’t go to waste. Most importantly you’ll ensure a fantastic finish every time.... Read more..
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Is It Time To Buy Yet?
Amid signs of a bottoming housing market, prospective homebuyers may be wondering if it's time yet to take the plunge. The latest report on mortgage loan activity shows an increasing number of people are jumping back into the market. But cautionary signs remain. ... Read more..
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Care for Upholstered Furniture at Home
Every home has its own set of upholstery, appliances and furniture. It is one of their best investments and necessities to complete their household appliances.... Read more..
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"Dollars For Dishwashers" Encourages Buying Energy-Efficient Appliances
If you missed "Cash for Clunkers," you might want to give "Dollars for Dishwashers" a whirl. ... Read more..
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Dealing With Clogged Drains
Clogged drains are one of the more frustrating aspects of being a home or business owner.... Read more..
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Home Sales Up, Prices Down
On the surface, it appears as good news for the housing market and the economy. For the first time in five years, existing-home sales have increased for four months in a row in July, according to the National Association of Realtors. ... Read more..
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What To Know About Flood Insurance, Before It Rains
Here are 11 things to consider when buying homeowners flood insurance... Read more..
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Multifaceted Moving Boxes
With so much to think about with moving, many people don’t give a thought to the type of cardboard moving boxes they need.... Read more..
