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Hi ActiveRain Friends, August 2008 Here is a link to our August e-Newsletter Don't miss this month's cover story: "CREATIVE SELLING: How To Beat Your Neighbor To A Fast Sale." Visit our August E-Newsletter online now by clicking the URL above. Then turn to Pages 2, 3, and 4 for ...
08/02/2008
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Eight Money-Savers Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Know Buying a home may be the biggest purchase of your life. However, the costs are minimized when you realize how home buying actually puts cash in your pocket. Here are just a few ways to save: Stop paying rent. Come out a...
07/22/2008
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Outdoor Living Make Your Summer Pest-Free Wherever you head for fun this summer, you don't want mosquitoes to ruin your vacation. Here are a few tips for decreasing the chance of infestation: Get rid of any standing water in the vicinity that could be used as a breeding ground ...
07/20/2008
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How to Move With Pets with the Least Stress Possible You think you get stressed during the process of moving. What about your pets? Maybe the turtle and gerbil will take it lying down, but how about your dog or your cat? Their favorite chair suddenly isn't where it's always bee...
07/13/2008
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How Much Cash Should You Put Down? When you're buying a home, you can put as much or as little of your own money into it as your finances dictate - from no-cash to all-cash. It depends on your available money and the practices of different lenders. A 5, 10, or 20% down payment ...
07/06/2008
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Hi ActiveRain Friends, July 2008 Here is a link to our July e-Newsletter Don't miss this month's cover story: "Why Smart Home Buyers Are No Longer Waiting To Buy" Visit our July E-Newsletter online now by clicking the URL above. Then turn to Pages 2, 3, and 4 for more timely art...
07/01/2008
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Safety First Safe At Home For The Summer The song says that living is easy in the summertime, but don't let the lazy days of summer lead to accidents. Keeping you and your family safe is just a matter of following simple precautions. Here are some tips for ensuring your family'...
06/29/2008
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10 Tips Smart Condominium Shoppers Should Consider There may be no such thing as a perfect condominium, but you can probably come close to your ideal. With the help of an experienced real estate agent, you can check out the following criteria to locate the right condo at an aff...
06/22/2008
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Do You Know How to Do Your Own Pre-Purchase Inspection? Buying your first - or any - home means taking a cool look at what you're about to invest in. Here are four major items to check out before you write your check. Possible defect: Rot caused by moisture or boring insects....
06/15/2008
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Vital Signs The Home Check-Up This summer, give your home a check-up. Arrange to have an energy-efficiency evaluation by the local utility or contractor. You will find out how you can save on heating and cooling costs, and how much each improvement will cost. While you're at it...
06/09/2008