Homeowner's Toolkit Archive


National Survey Reveals Renters Are Living for Their Pets

Monday, June 8th, 2009
RISMEDIA, June 9, 2009-Renters love pets and are doing their part to find a place to live that accommodates both them and
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Did You Know – Central Air in Summer Can Use More Energy Than Fridge on All Year?

Monday, June 8th, 2009
RISMEDIA, June 9, 2009-(MCT)-A big energy hog in the house is the refrigerator, but so is the central air conditioner. Although central air conditioning is on only a few months of the year, the annual cost can be much greater than the annual cost of running your refrigerator. ...
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Cheer Up! Colorful Furniture Brightens Homes, Lightens Mood

Monday, June 8th, 2009
RISMEDIA, June 9, 2009-(MCT)-Color choices in furniture over the past decade have been mostly "brown, brown or more brown," said Louis Slone, owner of Slone Brothers Furniture in Longwood, Fla. ...
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Homeowners, Renters and Businesses – Prepare for Disaster Before It Strikes

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
RISMEDIA, June 4, 2009-As those living near the Gulf of Mexico and along the Eastern Seaboard prepare for another Atlantic Hurricane season, which began June 1 and runs through November 30, the U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, homeowners and renters nationwide to write down their emergency preparedness ...
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Down Market? How about an Ideal Opportunity?

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
RISMEDIA, June 4, 2009-With the passing of an $8,000 tax credit for first-time buyers, much has been made about the great opportunity available to those who have never owned a home. Yet, the reality is that today's market offers just as many advantages for existing homeowners wishing to move-up ...
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In Wake of Foreclosures, Mosquitoes Pose Serious Issues

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
RISMEDIA, June 4, 2009-Although national consumer confidence has risen in recent months, the recession is still significantly affecting homeowners. RealtyTrac reported in April 2009 that national home foreclosures were up 32% over just one year ago. More, according to CNN, Nevada, Florida, California and Arizona continue to lead the nation ...
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Does Your Roof Need to Be White to Save Energy?

Monday, June 1st, 2009
RISMEDIA, June 2, 2009-Recently, the U.S. Secretary of Energy encouraged Americans to paint their roofs white, in an effort to reduce global warming by both conserving energy and reflecting sunlight back into space. Speaking in London prior to an international summit on combating climate change, Dr. Chu said that the ...
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More ‘Gold’ for the Golden Years: 5 Reasons for Seniors to Rent Their Vacation Properties

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
RISMEDIA, May 23, 2009-It seemed like a great idea 20 years ago. You'd buy that condo in Florida, vacation there as often as possible, then someday sell your primary residence and spend your "golden years" basking in the sun. But like so many Americans, the nation's recent economic troubles have ...
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‘Making Home Affordable’ Program Delivers Much-Needed Relief to Homeowners

Sunday, May 17th, 2009
RISMEDIA, May 18, 2009-With the Making Home Affordable (MHA) program delivering much-needed relief to homeowners and to our economy just over two months after the release of program guidelines, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan provided an update on the program's impact on ...
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