When you sell your home, you want it look as good as possible. To do this, your real estate agent will help you stage your home or, if needed, help you find a professional to stage your home.
Flaws You Cannot Hide By Staging Your Home
January 9th, 2014 · Comments Off on Flaws You Cannot Hide By Staging Your Home
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2014 Cutting Edge Home Decor Trends
January 8th, 2014 · Comments Off on 2014 Cutting Edge Home Decor Trends
Your home is your castle and its decor is a unique artistic expression of your tastes and aesthetic. In order to keep your home decor looking fresh and up to date rather than stale, it’s important to pay attention to the trends as they shift and change.
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Case Shiller Price Index Shows Highest Year-Over-Year Gains Since 2006
January 7th, 2014 · Comments Off on Case Shiller Price Index Shows Highest Year-Over-Year Gains Since 2006
The Case-Shiller 10 and 20-City Home Price Indices for October were released on December 31. Although home prices in most cities continued to show year-over-year gains,, the pace of home price appreciation is expected to slow in 2014.
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 6, 2014
January 6th, 2014 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 6, 2014
The last week of 2013 brought relatively good news in view of the economic roller coaster rides caused by legislative impasse. A brief shutdown of federal government agencies, and nail-biting suspense over if and when the FOMC of the Federal Reserve would taper its quantitative easing program.
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5 Ways To Use Your Dead Christmas Tree
January 3rd, 2014 · Comments Off on 5 Ways To Use Your Dead Christmas Tree
The holiday season is coming to an end. Itâs time to pack up the stockings, and take the ornaments off the tree.
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Tips For Selling Your Home In The New Year
January 2nd, 2014 · Comments Off on Tips For Selling Your Home In The New Year
Many people think that selling a home after the holidays and during the Winter season is a bad idea. Most people are not in the home buying mood, because they are thinking about the holidays.
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New Home Sales Show Healthy Year-Over-Year Increase
December 31st, 2013 · Comments Off on New Home Sales Show Healthy Year-Over-Year Increase
The holiday season and winter weather slowed home sales in November. Last week, the NAR reported that sales of existing homes had slumped to their lowest level in nearly a year, but this was not unexpected.
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 30, 2013
December 30th, 2013 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 30, 2013
The University of Michiganâs Consumer Sentiment Index was improved for December at 82.5, after the November reading was adjusted from 82.5 to 75. Analysts noted that consumers were relieved when legislative gridlock ended.
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How To Build An Outdoor Fire Pit
December 27th, 2013 · Comments Off on How To Build An Outdoor Fire Pit
With most of the country easing into full-on winter weather, last-minute outdoor projects need to happen soon. And what better way to enjoy a cozy holiday season than by drinking hot chocolate and roasting marshmallows at your very own outdoor fire pit.
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Keep That Heat Inside, Insulate Your Windows For The Winter
December 26th, 2013 · Comments Off on Keep That Heat Inside, Insulate Your Windows For The Winter
Did you know that, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, 10% of air leaks out of the average house through the windows? Also, an estimate by Energy Star states that homeowners could save an annual 7-15% on their energy bills by replacing their own windows with more efficient models.
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