Honey Lavender Cheesecake. Sour Cream Rhubarb Pie. Green Tea Truffles. Persimmon Cheesecake. These are just a few of the amazing desserts I've enjoyed from Sweet Asylum Bakery. And when I say amazing, I mean AMAZING... no exaggeration! I'm still swooning over the cheesecake I had two nights ago!
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03/24/2010
After the economic freefall of the past few years, banks across the country have been tightening their pursestrings. This summer, the Federal Housing Administration will tighten its lending standards. This is not a "bad" thing but it will make it more difficult for some buyers to purchase a home.
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03/01/2010
After much anticipation, it's finally arrived: moving day! Here are some tips to make this move a good one: Strip the beds and put all bedding in a box labeled "Load Last". That way, it's the first to be unloaded and you'll have blankets for the first night in your new home! Make sure to be on ha
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02/03/2010
We started this series with tips for 6-8 weeks before moving. Now we're up to the week before the big day! Here are some ideas to make it less stressful: Tie up those loose ends! Make sure you've returned movie rentals, library books, and items borrowed from friends and neighbors. Review moving t
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01/29/2010
So far we've covered tips for 6-8 weeks and 4-5 weeks before your move. Here are some ideas for 2-3 weeks before the big day: Call ahead to schedule utilites to be connected at your new home. This includes electricity, gas, water, phone, cable, internet, etc. Call your bank to change your address
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01/21/2010
In the last blog, we covered what to do 6-8 weeks before your move. Here are some tips to follow 4-5 weeks before the big day arrives: If you live in an apartment or condo, now is the time to talk with your property manager about scheduling your move. There may be date or time restrictions as to
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01/12/2010
Moving. The word can bring up feelings ranging from happiness and excitement to exhaustion and dread. No matter where you fall on the scale, these tips can help your next move be a smooth one. What to do 6-8 weeks before the big day: Determine which items you wish to take to your new home. Items
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01/11/2010
Several months ago Congress approved a $6500 tax credit for homebuyers aimed at so-called "move up" buyers. Though it's been law since November, there are still a lot of questions and mis-information floating around. Here are a few things you should know about taking advantage of the tax credit:
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01/08/2010
Mortgage rates are heavily weighted by your credit (or FICO) score, so of course you want it to be the best it can be! Here are nine tips to improve your credit score: Review your current credit report for accuracy. Everyone is entitled to one free report per year from each of the three credit bu
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01/06/2010
Make sure the “standby” power-saving feature on your home computer is turned on. Properly insulate attics, floors and walls to current building codes. The higher the “R” value the greater the insulation value. It is best to insulate attics first, followed by walls, then floors above unheated cra
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10/08/2009
