Spring is Almost Here Get Your Yard Ready

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As winter loosens its grip on the northern hemisphere and spring is just around the corner, you may be wondering what you can do to get your yard ready for spring.  There are many tasks if you want to have a healthy lawn and plants that bloom in the warmth of the spring’s sun.  Spring… Read More

The Price of Luxury and the Thrill of the Hut

The Price of Luxury and the Thrill of the Hut

What does it mean to have a home? In the US a home is often defined by a state of ownership. Yet, ownership is simply not enough. There is a constant and mauling competition among home owners to dress it up, make it bigger, add the latest technology, and to strive to have the biggest,… Read More

The Sale of Home Bunkers and Safe Rooms has Increased 1000%

Safe Rooms

The sale of home bunkers and safe rooms has increased 1000% for a reason. We do not live in a paranoid world where safety isn’t a main concern. With so many political and ecological factors playing into our daily existence, it can be frightening how close to the edge we really live. In any given… Read More

The Lost Art of the Dinner Party

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Hosting a dinner party used to be an event. It was a time to bring people together, share some special times over a great meal, and even add a little bit of formality to the meal. A dinner party gave everyone a chance to mingle, to socialize, and to make new friends. Simply sharing a… Read More

First time home buyers, why wait?

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Some people might see now as a bad time to buy a home; the market is unsteady, prices are fluctuating, and banks are not inclined to lend. Yet, for a first time home buyer, now is a perfect time to buy.

Tax credit time is running out

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The US government implemented the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in 2009, and it gives first time home buyers a one time tax credit of eight thousand dollars. The key elements to the credit are that you have to be buying your primary residence – that is – the home you’re going to live in…. Read More

When is the Best Time to Buy a Home?

when is the best time to buy a home?

The best time to buy a home can be analyzed, scrutinized, and compounded with market analysis and property tax assessments. You can find a host of scientifically formulated methods for determining the likelihood of dropping interest rates in the near future. Yet none of this means that it’s the best time to buy a home…. Read More

Is it Necessary to Redecorate Your Home Before Putting it on the Market?

Is it Necessary to Redecorate Your Home Before Putting it on the Market?

It’s a common question when you are getting ready to sell your home. Do you have to redecorate? In most cases the answer is yes. There are several reasons for this, but the most universal reason is that your home has too much of you in it. Home sales are definitely being challenged in the… Read More

Landscaping for Higher Home Value

Landscaping for Higher Home Value

The inside of your home is certainly going to be the focal point for any potential home buyer. Yet, there is a lot to be said for a home with some really great curb appeal that makes a distinctive first impression. When potential buyers pull up to the house, what they see will have an… Read More

The Signs of a Sinking Foundation

The Signs of a Sinking Foundation

The foundation of your home is naturally the most important part of the structure. The entire building would have collapsed a long time ago had it not been for your foundation. Yet, despite its importance it is also one of the most neglected areas of the home. This is often because you really see very… Read More

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