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RISMEDIA, Feb. 22, 2008-(MCT)-Container gardening has exploded in popularity with about 47% of American households admitting to some form of container gardening. ...
RISMEDIA, Feb. 23, 2008-(MCT)-Make your home a more pleasant place to live, and then you can profit from it when it's time to sell. How much to spend on renovating depends on the value of your home. ...
RISMEDIA, Feb. 20, 2008-(MCT)-You have the sofa. You have the chairs, the TV, the lamps. The last big piece for your living/family room is likely to be the coffee table. Or shall we say the darned coffee table? ...
RISMEDIA, Feb. 20, 2008-(MCT)-The hottest commodity in high-end apartments and condominiums in the Capital Region isn't granite kitchen counter tops or elegant living-room fireplaces. It's indoor parking. ...
RISMEDIA, Feb. 20, 2008-(MCT)-If you plan to rent an apartment in the Tampa Bay area, you soon may have more options, but you'll have to fork over more money in rent, two area apartment builders said last week at the International Builders' Show in Orlando. ...
RISMEDIA, Feb. 20, 2008-(MCT)-Thinking of buying a condominium? It's a good idea for all sorts of people, from empty nesters downsizing to young professionals who don't need a yard and a big house yet. ...
RISMEDIA, Feb. 19, 2008-(MCT)-They shook hands and exchanged smiles. Quick glances darted around the small gathering that had just negotiated the home's purchase price. Everyone now knew the real work would begin. ...
RISMEDIA, Feb. 19, 2008-(MCT)-You've got most of the boxes unpacked and the bedrooms painted. The new house is starting to feel like it's yours. But what about the yard? ...
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RISMEDIA, Feb. 18, 2008-For many families, a car is the second largest investment they have ever made. Getting that investment safely to a new home is an important component of a smooth move. ...
RISMEDIA, Feb. 18, 2008-With residential real estate in turmoil across the country, consumers need to know how to steer clear of a scam posing as the answer to their problems. ...
RISMEDIA, Feb. 18, 2008-So either your stuff is growing or your house is getting smaller. Is it time to consider a new home, or can you renovate the one you have to give yourself the space you desire? These questions and others can be answered when you decide what your ...
RISMEDIA, Feb. 18, 2008-As we enter tax season, it's a great time to review the tax advantages associated with owning your own home. Of course, consulting your tax advisor is always the key to ensuring that you receive the most updated, accurate information and that your write-offs are right-on, but ...
RISMEDIA, Feb. 15, 2008-Robert Shemin says one of the most important secrets to becoming wealthy is getting out of debt. And the only way to get out of debt is to take action. ...