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Despite the ups and downs of the housing market and the decline in housing values, most homeowners, including those who are under water on their mortgages, don’t regret owning a home. In a new survey by the National Association of Home Builders, three out of four Americans believe that owning a h...
07/25/2011
How important is property location? Very.  When considering a house purchase, it's always wise to weigh how property values may rise - or fall - before making an investment.  Generally speaking, property values tend to rise in neighborhoods where there is a transit route that cuts commute time.  ...
07/18/2011
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You've always known that owning a home meant more than putting a roof over your head, but now there's proof.  The positive Karma that comes from owning a home results in higher life satisfaction and happiness, says Robert Dietz, author of a study on the social benefits of homeownership.  What's m...
07/12/2011
At present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children.  Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing.  Alameda County Water District is responsible for providing ...
06/30/2011
Residential sales by foreign buyers totaled $82 billion for the year ending March 2011, up from $66 billion a year ago, according to the 2011 Profile of International Home Buying Activity released by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. The $16 billion increase is one of the largest in recent y...
06/10/2011
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Installing a home security system can ease a lot of homeowner worries, and many systems now offer even greater peace of mind with samrtphone-ready features.  With your mobile device, you can stay connected to your home and monitor it whether you're near or far. ADT's Pulse, an add-on to its stand...
05/31/2011
More than four out of five (82 percent) independent landlords say they would rent to someone who lost a home to foreclosure, assuming the applicant had a history of good credit, according to a survey by the National Association of Independent Landlords (NAIL). Despite their recent financial probl...
05/26/2011
Getting you house in top shape is important when welcoming potential buyers inside.   But you don't want to forget about enticing buyers from the outside as well.  Your yard is definitely part of the first impression and having it in tip-top condition can help set the tone of any visit.  Unfortun...
05/10/2011
Are you expecting a tax refund this year? If so, you probably already have plans for how you're going to spend it - new clothes, a weekend trip, that big screen TV you've been waiting to buy.  This year, instead of going on a shopping spree, why not put that money to work for you? One financially...
04/13/2011
A large majority of Americans believe home prices will stabilize over the next 12 months, according to the latest national housing survey from Fannie Mae. Nearly four out of five Americans (78 percent) believe housing prices will hold steady or increase over the next 12 months, up from 73 percent...
04/08/2011
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