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Stop The Rot: The Easy Guide To Preventing Dry Rot In Your Home

May 13th, 2014 · Comments Off on Stop The Rot: The Easy Guide To Preventing Dry Rot In Your Home

Many homeowners are unaware that dry rot is even setting in, so the first step toward prevention is being able to diagnose possible areas of exposure before dry rot becomes a major renovation expense.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 12, 2014

May 12th, 2014 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 12, 2014

Results from a Federal Reserve survey of senior bank loan officers indicated that lenders have held the line on prime lending standards and have raised standards for sub-prime and non-traditional home loans.

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DIY Play House: Easy Play House Designs Your Kids Will Love All Year Long

May 9th, 2014 · Comments Off on DIY Play House: Easy Play House Designs Your Kids Will Love All Year Long

When it comes to creating a play house for your kids, you are limited only by your time, imagination, and to some degree, your budget.

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Protect Your Home When You’re On Vacation With These Five Simple Tips

May 8th, 2014 · Comments Off on Protect Your Home When You’re On Vacation With These Five Simple Tips

When making plans for a fun-filled vacation, you shouldn’t forget implementing certain home security measures to ward off thieves.

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Vegetable Garden 101: Get The Kids Started On A Veggie Patch Project Today

May 7th, 2014 · Comments Off on Vegetable Garden 101: Get The Kids Started On A Veggie Patch Project Today

Thinking about ways to engage your children in gardening and educational opportunities outside of the classroom?

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Maximize Your Backyard’s Privacy With These Unique Ideas

May 6th, 2014 · Comments Off on Maximize Your Backyard’s Privacy With These Unique Ideas

If you’re a homeowner, your backyard is probably a space where you look forward to spending private, quality time watching your children play or entertaining dinner guests.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 5, 2014

May 5th, 2014 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 5, 2014

Last week’s economic news included several reports related to housing and mortgages. The NAR started the week on a positive note with its Pending Home Sales Index released Monday. Pending home sales in March were higher with an unexpected increase of 3.40 percent over February for an index reading of 97.40.

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Not Sure If It’s A Boy Or A Girl? Stunning Gender Neutral Nursery Design Themes For 2014

May 2nd, 2014 · Comments Off on Not Sure If It’s A Boy Or A Girl? Stunning Gender Neutral Nursery Design Themes For 2014

Just because you want to be prepared, however, doesn’t mean you have to reveal your baby’s gender if that’s something you wish to keep a surprise.

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FOMC Noted Retail Sales In March Reached Highest Level Since September Of 2012

May 1st, 2014 · Comments Off on FOMC Noted Retail Sales In March Reached Highest Level Since September Of 2012

The FOMC of the Federal Reserve released its customary statement after its meeting concluded April 30.

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4 Places Real Estate Agents Say, “Don’t Go Cheap!”

April 30th, 2014 · Comments Off on 4 Places Real Estate Agents Say, “Don’t Go Cheap!”

As most real estate agents will tell you, remodeling, decorating or repairing your home can go a long way towards getting it sold.

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