Archive for September, 2011
Take a vacation from laziness
There are hundreds of things you can do every day to save up for the stuff and experiences that are truly important to you. Continue reading →
Delayed Maintenance on your Home
Blog post written by Alan & Tasha Withers based on our experience seeing people lose money on their houses at the time of selling. Delayed maintenance = good or bad? This is what we have discovered; any delayed maintenance is bad, it gets out of control so fast and before you know it, it could [...]
Recycle trash for the garden
For Matthew Levesque , repurposing discarded materials means more than just dumping plastics, paper, and glass into the recycle bin. Continue reading →
How to create a multifunctional family room
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Hit the snooze button no more
These alarm clocks are not your traditional buzzers. Designed to make early mornings more bearable to those who are challenged to rise and get moving, some connect to the Internet, while others roll off the nightstand. The Sony Dash , retailing under $200, allows you to stream music and video, check e-mail, and see local weather reports. Continue reading →
Great Investment Opportunities
In this time of volatility of the markets there comes great opportunity. Has anyone thought about investing in a rental property? If you have I have created 2 searches for you. I have created a link for Bank Owned properties that were built after the year 2000. Newer properties have less chance of major structural [...]
Keeping it traditional and modern
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Obama wants government to do more for homeowners
Last Thursday evening, President Obama delivered a speech before Congress to encourage American homeowners. “To help responsible homeowners we’re going to work with Federal housing agencies to help more people refinance their mortgages at interest rates that are now near 4% – a step that can put more than $2,000 a year in a family’s pocket, and give a lift to an economy still burdened by the drop in housing prices.” Whether this means a new program or a revision of the existing Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) remains unclear.
Port cities recycle shipping containers
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Give your house a face lift
Cosmetic surgery is not just for the rich and famous. Check out the before and after shots of these homes that needed more than a simple makeover to impress potential buyers. Amy Booth attempted to sell her Grafton home for a long year, without success
