Homeowner's Toolkit Archive


American Homeowners Benefiting More from Technology

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008
RISMEDIA, Jan. 3, 2008-Technology helps homeowners more every year. Homeowners are among the biggest beneficiaries of technology innovations. Every year new technologies help homeowners save more money and/or make our lives easier. The growing importance of Internet commerce was underlined by the 2007 holiday season. While retail sales overall remained ...
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Tips for Buying an Old Farmhouse

Monday, December 31st, 2007
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Increasing Foreclosure Awareness for 2008

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Dec. 27, 2007-The 17,000-member Chicago Association of Realtors® believes that no Chicago homeowner should face the daunting challenge of foreclosure alone, and has further stepped up its efforts to prevent foreclosures, educate consumers and Realtors about foreclosures and provide assistance to those for whom a foreclosure is imminent. ...
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Tips to Prevent Pests This Winter Season

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Dec. 27, 2007-This winter season's unwelcome pests may soon join homeowners by the fire to stay warm and out of the elements. Colder temperatures send wintry pests, such as rodents, spiders and cockroaches searching for food, water and shelter indoors. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) provides tips for ...
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New Pub Advises Consumers What to Do If Mortgage Lender Closes or Files for Bankruptcy

Thursday, December 20th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Dec. 21, 2007-A new Facts for Consumers publication issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) advises consumers what to do if their mortgage company or mortgage servicing company closes or files for bankruptcy. ...
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2007’s Top 5 Decorative Concrete Trends

Thursday, December 20th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Dec. 21, 2007-Today's options in concrete offer limitless possibilities for creating concrete surfaces that include custom colors, unique textures, and exquisite patterns. These decorative options have altered society's perceptions of concrete, from plain, gray surfaces to one-of-a-kind masterpieces. With over ten million visitors per year researching these applications, it's ...
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Regional Spotlight: Illinois Radon Disclosure Requirements Begin January 1

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Dec. 20, 2007-When a buyer and seller sign a contract on residential real estate property in Illinois on or after January 1, 2008, the new Illinois Radon Awareness Act will apply to the sales transaction. According to the new law, the seller must supply the buyer with two documents ...
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Radio Show Offers Initiative to Stop Foreclosure Crisis

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Dec. 19, 2007-Real Estate Radio USA, an Internet talk radio show, is taking the initiative to help stop the foreclosure crisis by offering to reinstate the mortgages of those in homeowners in foreclosure. ...
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Can I contest my property taxes?

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007
Many people do, mainly because determining value can often be tricky. This is especially true in a changing market when local prices either take off dramatically or plunge precipitously, like during the Texas oil bust of the 1980s. ...
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Are special tax breaks available for historic rehabilitation?

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007
Certified historic structures now enjoy a 20 percent investment tax credit for qualified rehabilitation expenses, if they are income producing properties. A historic structure is one listed in the National Register of Historic Places or so designated by an appropriate state or local historic district that is certified by the ...
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