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Five keys to smooth sales and bargain buys in a slow housing market
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Not everyone who relocates has the luxury of doing it when school is out and the yard looks beautiful. If you're forced to sell your house and/or buy a new one outside peak season, you might have to work a little harder and think creatively. |
Create 'curb appeal' with easy home projects
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Whether you're selling your home and want the best price, or you just want to be the envy of the neighborhood, creating "curb appeal" can be very rewarding. And you're confident you know what constitutes great curb appeal - siding, windows, doors and a lawn that are all in good shape. But is that all you have to think about when it comes to curb appeal? |
Technology makes house-hunting easier than ever
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It's no secret that recent economic troubles have caused something of a "buyer's market" when it comes to real estate in the U.S. With more than 27,000,000 homes for sale as of May 2010, house hunting can be an overwhelming proposition. |
Weighing the costs of walking away from an upside-down mortgage
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Owing more on your mortgage than your house is worth may seem like a bad investment. But the alternative - choosing to default on your mortgage even if you can afford the monthly payments - will take a significant toll on your credit rating. |
Add value and appeal with four simple home maintenance projects
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Projects to improve the value and appeal of your home don't have to cost a lot of money or take a lot of time to accomplish. |
Kitchen, bath renovations remain tops, but go lean and green
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When it comes to adding value and enjoyment to your home, kitchen and bath remodels still remain tops, remodeling and real estate experts say. But how people remodel is changing. High-end renovations, costing tens of thousands of dollars, are dwindling, replaced by upgrades that provide homeowners with the most return for the least investment. |
Maximize rental profits by balancing corporate and vacation tenants
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Landlords don't have to choose between marketing their property as a vacation or corporate rental. Rather, landlords of furnished properties can service both markets and capitalize on seasonal and economic trends. |
Ten ways to improve your home's curb appeal
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If you think having great curb appeal is only important if you're trying to sell your home, think again. Your house is one of your biggest investments and making a great first impression will leave everyone - not just potential buyers - wanting to see what's inside. With 10 simple improvements, you can easily transform your home into the best looking house on the block. |
Sticking to a budget? Tips for affordable and easy home upgrades
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Living on a budget is the norm, rather than the exception, in the current economy. Whether you're trying to entice potential homebuyers or just want to give your living space a quick spruce up, here are a few tips for making a big impact in the look of your home without breaking the bank. |
The new ways thieves are getting into homes: What you should know now
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The idea of someone breaking into your home and stealing your possessions, or worse, threatening your family, is a terrifying notion. Unfortunately, over the years, criminals expand their repertoires of techniques to get inside homes. The good news is you can make your home more secure. Thieves are clever, but, armed with the right knowledge; you can be smarter than they are. |
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