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Dayton Area Home Sales for March 2011 While sales of single-family and condominiums were up in the month of March compared to February's total (805 transactions versus 637 in February), the year-over year comparison shows a market still facing the challenges of economic recovery.  March totals sh...

99-Cent Store Solution #1: Scuffed Countertops At HouseLogic, we love to find and share inexpensive solutions to household problems. Our five solutions this week—one a day—don’t even require a trip to your big-box home improvement store—not that we don’t love stocking up at Lowe’s or Home Depot....

A Little Eye Candy to Inspire Your Deck Makeover Looking for some ideas to jazz up your deck so you and your family can max out summertime fun? With Memorial Day just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to dress up your outdoor living area, or to start planning a brand-new deck. Read Visit...

10 Tips for Saving Money in the Garden Carefully plan and plot your garden to add value to your home and make the most of your time and money. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

Eco Friendly Home and Business Cures Save Time and $ The most expensive cost for a business whether it's home based or cubicle based is the brick and mortar AKA the rent AND office supplies. Simply hitting the EASY button isn't always the best solution. Here are some cost saving tips and ways to ...

I'm not sure if it's a first, but it's the first time I've noticed ActiveRain and ActiveRain bloggers in the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) tip sheet called TBR (Today's Buyer's Rep).        04/22/2011 "FOR BUYERS:  THE HOME BUYER FAQ"In this post on activerain.com, Christina Asad Edward...

Seller Frequently Asked Questions Q. What typically goes into a listing agreement? A. The listing agreement is typically between you and the real estate company you employ. Think of it as your legal instructions to the people who will market your home and represent you in the sale. Such an agreem...

Home Buyer Frequently Asked Questions Q: I'm thinking about buying a home. Where do I start?A: The first step for potential homebuyers is a credit check. It's best to keep an eye on your credit reports so you can spot any mistakes and dispute them. You should also avoid running up high credit car...

Green Kitchen Flooring: Linoleum and Cork Linoleum flooring and cork flooring are natural, sustainable kitchen floor options that look sharp, fight germs, and last almost as long as you do. Read Saving Water with a High-Efficiency Toilet Saving water by installing a new high-efficiency toilet ca...

Dayton Area Home Sales for February 2011 Single-family and condominium transactions reported in February to the Dayton Area Board of Realtors MLS were up 36 units to 637, or 6% compared to last February. This generated almost $71 million in sales volume. The average sale price came in at $111,451...