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SOURCE WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The relentless decline in home prices is nearing an end and prices should rise for the first time in seven years in 2013, but a possible new wave of foreclosures could threaten the recovery, according a Reuters poll of economists. The median forecast of 24 economists...

SOURCE It's the least favorite thing for many sellers, packing up their homes and relocating to a new home or even a new state. Most people associate moving with stress but it doesn't have to take the thrill of moving into a new home away. Preparation and careful planning can not only ward off th...

SOURCE   Q: I'm thinking of putting my home on the market and need to know its square footage. How do I calculate my home's square footage? A: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) offers these suggestions for measuring your home's square footage: Always start by measuring the outside ...

Illustration by Bryon Thompson SOURCE 1.) Hazardous deck Look for water stains where the deck ties to the house. Ongoing water leakage can lead to wood decay, weakening the deck structure and the house. If you have any doubt about the structural integrity of the deck, call a pro to investigate. ...

SOURCE Aging baby boomers and their echo boomer children will significantly impact trends in the nation’s housing market over the next 20 years. In a new report released by the Bipartisan Policy Center, “Demographic Challenges and Opportunities for U.S. Housing Markets,” researchers at the Nation...

SOURCE For people who love old houses — and love to work on them — the notion of buying a fixer-upper can be irresistible. Just think: You can snag a rundown place in a good neighborhood for way below market price, invest some time and money renovating it, and end up with a like-new house that's...

SOURCE Time: About 1 hour 15 minutes 2 cups best-quality Basmati rice Kosher salt Unsalted butter, 6 tablespoons in total 1 large onion, diced small 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled and soaked in 1/4 cup hot water Large pinch ground cinnamon Large pinch ground cardamom Large pinch ground a...

SOURCE SKIING down the mountain in the morning and golfing on the fairways in the afternoon, with just a five-minute drive in between? How can that be possible? And yet it is exactly what some intrepid sportsmen are doing in the northwest corner of New Jersey, where the Crystal Springs/Mountain ...

SOURCE MORRISTOWN, N.J – March 1, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Extraordinary penthouse living in the heart of downtown Morristown has struck a chord with two new home buyers who recently purchased two spectacular Penthouse residences just days apart at 40 Park, one of the most unique and sophisticat...

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