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The safety of water in the developed world has grown by leaps and bounds over the last century. And while many countries, unfortunately, still deal daily with issues of water contamination, most Americans have access to clean water. This luxury, however, may have caused some level of complacency...
11/22/2010
  There is an old saying that goes "change is inevitable except from a vending machine." But when it comes to renovation projects, homeowner associations should be wary of "change orders". Change orders are a sneaky way for contractors to jack up the price of a project they've won with a low bid....
11/19/2010
It is a great time to buy for many would-be homeowners. The market offers historically low interest rates, as well as affordable home prices. Here are 10 steps that buyers can take to make home dreams a reality! 1. Savings. You may already know how much monthly payment you can support (experts r...
11/19/2010
  30 year fixed mortgage rates have risen a quarter point this week to 4.25% on plummeting mortgage-backed securities prices. MBS prices drive mortgage rates in the opposite direction. Conventional 15 year fixed interest rates are also up a quarter of a percent and are at 3.75% currently for well...
11/19/2010
It can be easy for the selling experience to become clouded by emotion. A homeowner may have years of memories stored within the walls of a home. They look at a room, and instead of resale potential, they see a baby's first steps and early Christmas mornings. When the time comes to sell, however...
11/18/2010
You've heard it all across the media. Interest rates are at historic lows. If you are new to the mortgage process, these figures and statements give you little frame of reference. Let's take a moment to look at where interest rates have been over the last few decades, and what today's rates real...
11/18/2010
McLean, VA – Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), which found that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate rose slightly for the second consecutive time in six weeks. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage rate also rose slightly while the 5-year...
11/18/2010
  Park the car and put on the walking shoes. Homebuyers are ranking a home's walking distance to schools, stores, neighborhood parks, and more as high on the list of influences to buy a home. Buyers are interested in purchasing a house that allows them to get around without the car. According to ...
11/17/2010
  Rose gardens are the pride and joy of many homeowners and communities. Caring for them, however, takes time and a few expert tips. When selecting new roses to plant, you should look for several distinct factors. Buy plants that are at least two years old. And be sure they are both field grown a...
11/17/2010
    It's one of the most unsightly and often hard to fix trouble spots for homeowners -- a lawn that has gone to the dogs! This can be a very difficult problem to handle when it comes to selling your home. A lot of things can be fixed fairly quickly like a leaky faucet, marks on walls, or a clutt...
11/17/2010
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