Holding an open house for your soon-to-be-listed or newly on the market home is a lot like being on a game show where edging out the other contestants in a short period of time is key. In TV game shows, such as "Jeopardy," the contestants don’t automatically know answers to so many trivia questio
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05/16/2016
Among the fastest ways to kill a post-vacation buzz is returning home and discovering your house is in shambles. Maybe a water pipe broke and now you're trudging through ankle-deep sludge. Perhaps a burglar slipped inside, ransacked the place and gallivanted away with your most valued possessions
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05/16/2016
Condominium sales are hot throughout most of the country. People want the advantages which a condominium can offer -- such as not having to shovel snow, cut the grass or worry about making arrangements for maintenance and repairs.But before you buy, you must do your homework. It is not the same a
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04/25/2016
Amidst the complexities and potentials for misunderstanding in a residential real estate transaction, the subject of termite work is surely a standout. Not only do buyers and sellers often have mistaken beliefs about what is and isn't required, but also agents are liable to be unclear about vario
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04/25/2016
According to an analysis by JP Morgan, Americans earn an average of $533 extra each month by working with sharing economy sites like Uber and Airbnb, as well as outsourcing errands like on TaskRabbit. Earning thousands of dollars each year can be as easy as signing up for a website. Turn your hom
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04/22/2016
Effective January 1 of this year, the presence of mold in a California building containing dwelling units is a condition sufficient to declare the building to be substandard. This, in turn, enables a code enforcement officer to issue the landlord or property owner a "notice to repair." That is th
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04/22/2016
Governing documents are often overlooked until an issue spotlights deficiencies. When this occurs, it's often too late to amend the governing documents to correct the deficiency. HOAs should periodically review their governing documents to identify areas which may warrant an amendment. This is es
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04/18/2016
Whether you're looking to sell your home or simply improve its overall appearance, consider upgrading the landscape. These six tips will help you utilize landscaping to increase your home's curb appeal:1. Freshen your mulchMulch eventually dulls and blends in with the surrounding plants and shrub
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04/11/2016
As a mom, you have no shortage of responsibilities, and the energy of your home can be easily overlooked. The ancient art of feng shui can help you transform your home from busy and buzzing to calm and serene with some simple decluttering and furniture rearrangement.Rearrange Your Living RoomAs t
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04/10/2016
When Donald Trump said, "Well real estate is always good as far as I am concerned," he could have been referring to the state of the real estate market today. Unemployment is 4.9 percent as of February 2016. Previously stalled projects are receiving multi-million dollar funding by state and feder
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03/29/2016
