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The Spring Cleaning Task that Can Save You Money

Spring cleaning season meets a recession - what better time to take care of some often-overlooked household cleaning tasks that can save you big bucks in the long run? Some of the costliest repairs are ones that could easily be prevented with simple... Full story

Deck Trends Help Define Your Outdoor Area

Just as your home's decor is a statement of your taste and personality, so is your backyard. As the trend for enjoying customized decks and outdoor living space grows, personalized outdoor living areas are the latest in home improvement upgrades.... Full story

Garage Door - Your home's lipstick

Smaller is apparently better in the minds of many homebuyers looking for the right deal in the prolonged decline of the housing market. What's more, it looks like simple is better too, as more homeowners are focusing on simpler exterior elements... Full story

Investing in your home

Tara Roberts

When making significant changes to your house consider more than cost of the project, also consider whether that cost can be recovered when it comes time to move. Think about whether the improvement is really that - an improvement - and not a... Full story

Glossary of Real Estate Terms

Here is a glossary of commonly used real estate terms that you are likely to enconter when you're buying or selling a home. ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE (ARM) - A loan with an interest rate that can move up or down as financial industry indexes change.... Full story

Home Buyer Checklist

Make printouts of this handy form and take it with you as you tour homes with your real estate agent. As you add your comments, this checklist will help you remember specific features and make important comparisons when it's time to buy.  ... Full story

Your Credit Score: A Home Improvement Power Tool

What's the most powerful tool you can employ in your home improvement project? It's not a great contractor, creative architect or even a lot of do-it-yourself know-how. "Your good credit score is a powerful tool for achieving your home improvement... Full story

Home Sellers Can Weed Out Competition

Looking to sell your house? Then you need something that will lure buyers into it. Realtors say that curb appeal is one of the most important things for a house to have in this tough real estate market. "It is definitely a buyer's market," says... Full story

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