Practical ideas for making your home look bigger and brighter to potential buyers Lighting. Open window blinds or draperies. Put higher wattage bulbs in lamps. Place fluorescent lights behind valances, under cabinets, over work places. When showing, turn on floor lamps and consider wall-mounted l
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02/14/2011
Luxury Real Estate Scottsdale Firerock Country Club Arizona Interested in luxury real estate Scottsdale? The Luxury Valley Homes team specializes in Scottsdale Arizona Luxury Real Estate, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Carefree, and Fountain Hills luxury real estate. Travel to our area of expertise
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02/13/2011
Waiting for the Mortgage Rates to Drop? Sorry You've Missed the Boat The average rate for a 30-year home loan rose above 5 percent this week for the first time since last April. Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate was 5.05 percent, almost a full percentage point higher than in Novemb
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02/12/2011
The Good, the Bad, and the Uncertain With approximately six weeks of the new year under our belts, we are once again scratching our heads in regard to what the market may bring. By now, we have become used to the twists and turns of our market and have come to expect the unexpected! There are s
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02/11/2011
Why is it smart to size up the schools before your first home? When you buy a home, you also buy into the area schools. So, wether you have children or not, be sure to keep your home's resale value in mind. Families will often spend thousands of dollars more for a home located in a better school
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02/08/2011
Don't Overlook Tax Breaks Associated with Mortgages Most homeowners who have taken out a mortgage probably already know of the tax advantage provided by deducting your mortgage interest payments. However, many homeowners overlook another tax break available for points paid to get a home loan. In
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02/08/2011