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Asbestos was a material used in a number of fibrous insulators in construction before the 1970's. Due to the damage it can cause to the lungs, it has become a serious concern in older homes and buildings. Originally used to insulate due to its ability to resist and retain heat, it was later disc...
05/09/2011
Deciding the right time to make a property move can be difficult. There are dozens of quotes about opportunity, but two themes emerge; be prepared and opportunities are to be seized not waited for. With home values dropping, it is a great opportunity to move up into bigger home. Property Underval...
05/09/2011
You have just finished that extensive kitchen remodeling project. As you wipe the last of the construction dust from your beautiful new granite countertops, you remember that visit last week from a neighbor. She complemented you on the gorgeous counters, but asked if you weren't worried about th...
05/05/2011
  Twitter and Facebook have the potential to help you sell your home faster when used as a tool. The social media networks have been able to establish a link between marketing and sales that is direct, personalized, and efficient. Understanding the techniques behind the social network pages that ...
05/04/2011
Future smart home features that use technology to create easy and safe living conditions are still of high interest in the general community. Smart homes are designed to do everything from keep out people that you don't want in your home to allowing you to change the setting on the thermostat wit...
05/03/2011
In today's market 82% of homes are found online. The internet is fantastic tool for selling homes. With virtual tours, potential buyers can get more information and a genuine feel for the home before they ever commit to seeing it. Brochures and photographs are a good start, but with the virtual t...
05/03/2011
  When selling your home you want to stage it so that potential buyers can walk through and see their own vision of the house. A staged home sells more quickly and tends to bring a higher selling price because the emotional attachment to the home can be developed by the buyer. When a buyer can en...
05/02/2011
  Home Building has Changed Drastically in 5 Years   In the last 5 years there has been a revolution of innovation in home construction. Home building has changed greatly in the last 5 years to incorporate green ideas, energy efficiency, and savings through the home. With the continuous rising ra...
05/02/2011
New to the mortgage process? Many prospective home buyers are disappointed when their mortgage applications are rejected.  Sometimes the reason is that they have overextended themselves financially by purchasing too many items of personal property, such as automobiles and furniture.  Other times...
05/02/2011
Tired of rising gas prices? While the costs are certainly nothing to ignore, there is another elephant in the room- bottled water usage.If the average American were to review the amount of money they shell out on bottled water, they would likely be shocked at the cost. And the reality is that it...
04/30/2011
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