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     Homebuyers are increasingly concerned about environmental issues, not only because people care about the environment, but also because they want to be assured that when they purchase a home it will be free from environmental hazards that could potentially endanger themselves and their famili...
01/21/2008
I wanted to write about something a little bit different today.  I'm not going to write about Real Estate, housing tips, or the Real Estate market.  I usually avoid writing about anything linked to politics but this is something that is really bothering me.  As you may or may not know, I am a hug...
01/16/2008
Inflation may be defined as a persistent and appreciable rise in the prices of commodities and services that are important to the public, such as food, rent, gasoline and home heating oil, and even public water and sewage disposal. Homeowners are naturally concerned with any increase in the cost ...
01/14/2008
In the winter, many home owners face a problem that has existed since the dawn of time: pests. Insect infestation can cause structural damage to a home, resulting in a loss of value. Letting professionals deal with a pest problem can give you peace of mind, as well as ensure safe treatment of you...
01/10/2008
  This weekend I read an article in the Realtor Magazine called "8 Reasons for Optimism".   I thought it would be fun to start off 2008 with my own list.  Unfortunately,  I am not as creative as the writer of the article.  So please send me your idea's and we can create the list together.  Here a...
01/07/2008
     The terms guarantee and warranty are somewhat interchangeable. In the roofing business, contractors provide guarantees on their work and manufacturers provide warranties on their products. Both are legally binding contracts between the buyer (i.e., a homeowner) and the provider of the servic...
01/02/2008
T'was the market before Christmas,     when all through the house Not a buyer was stirring, --not even by a computer mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,     In hopes that a buyer would soon be there.The owners were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of dollar signs...
12/21/2007
      The season of gift giving has arrived, starting with Thanksgiving and continuing through New Year's Day. The act of giving embodies an expression of affection, often love. When you give a present that means something to someone you care about and that makes them feel happy, you share in the...
12/12/2007
     We have always known that curb appeal was important in selling a house but maybe it more important now than ever.  In the 2007 Remodeling Cost vs Value Report, the most profitable project nationally was replacement of siding.  The recoup value was 85% of cost.  Other outdoor project like woo...
12/10/2007
     Homeowners insurance and renters insurance cover replacement costs for many different types of possessions.  An insurance policy is a legal binding contract between the insurance company and the policyholder that is written by attorneys, and the contractual language they use is not easy for ...
12/06/2007
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