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While on www.Bankrate.com, I read an interesting article to share. Service members returning from active duty abroad will be given breaks. Some protections apply to service members whose military obligations affect their ability to repay debts, primarily Reservists and members of the National Gua...
08/21/2008
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When reviewing an article from www.BankRate.com, I noticed information on the Housing Bill that has not received much attention. Property tax deductions for all homeowners: Under current law, you can deduct your property taxes from federal income tax but only if you itemize deductions on Schedul...
08/21/2008
Here are some interesting items from the new housing bill that you may not have heard yet.... When reviewing an article on www.BankRate.com, I noticed an article on More Regulations on Reverse Mortgages. A reverse mortgage is an advance against home equity. It's for homeowners age 62 or older, ...
08/08/2008
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Attractive and functional Family Rooms accomodate media in an unobstrusive manner if you have planned well. Plan and anticipate the location of entertainment equipment and computers when building, remodeling or moving to minimize visible wiring and provide sufficient circuits and outlets. If spa...
08/07/2008
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According to Ilyce Glink, who recently attended the National Home Builders Convention, the latest trends in homebuilding show that new homeowners prefer a traditional look that accents a home's natural beauty. This "traditional" includes hand-carved doors, hand-made stained glass, and hand-finish...
08/07/2008
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Attention to detail when space planning a new house, or when renovating an existing house or room, can ensure its success and your enjoyment of your new space. Space Planning is becoming more important as our entertainment media has grown more sophisticated. Anticipating the locations of home th...
08/07/2008
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As a Pebble Creek lot owner since 1998 and homeowner since 2000, I have watched the master-planned community grow. As a cyclist, I have been able to ride 10+ miles around the neighborhood streets without leaving the subdivision. The neighborhood has a very established feel to it even with c...
07/18/2008