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More Homeowners Are Just Walking Away

RISMEDIA, March 12, 2008-(MCT)-Owing more on properties than they're worth, some local homeowners are voluntarily walking away from their house notes. ...

Shedding Light on Frugal Bulbs

RISMEDIA, March 12, 2008-(MCT)-It's hip to be twisty these days. Compact fluorescent light bulbs are praised as energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. They're also the wave of the future-the U.S. government recently approved new lighting efficiency standards, which likely will mean the end of the traditional incandescent light bulb perfected in ...

7 Tools for Relocation

RISMEDIA, March 11, 2008-If you are considering relocating, or guiding a client through a relocation, there are many factors to take into consideration. The Move Advocate provides a comprehensive menu of Relocation Tools to assist in the relocation process. From calculating potential expenses to choosing the right community, these tools ...

A Fresh Coat of Paint Can Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal

RISMEDIA, March 11, 2008-Are you planning to spruce up your home's exterior this spring? Or, are you considering placing your home on the market? No matter what the reason, a fresh coat of paint can immediately revive the overall appearance of your largest investment, your home. ...

Home Maintenance Guidelines – Tips for Buyers and Sellers in Every Region

RISMEDIA, March 10, 2008-Being a homeowner comes with its own set of challenges, particularly as it relates to home maintenance. The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) recognizes that geography is a significant contributor to maintenance issues and encourages homeowners to familiarize themselves with common issues in their region. ...

Top 10 Foreclosure Avoidance Tips

RISMEDIA, March 4, 2008-Here are 10 suggestions to avoid foreclosure, both now and in the future. ...

Home Rehab Outlook Sags with Sales

RISMEDIA, Feb. 29, 2008-(MCT)-The ebbing tide lowers all boats. Pardon the tortured metaphor, but in the current environment, it seems an apt one for the remodeling business. That's according to an analysis from the recent convention of the National Association of Home Builders in Orlando, which concluded that as housing ...

‘Dustless’ Floor Refinishing Can Cut the Mess

RISMEDIA, Feb. 28, 2008-(MCT)-Refinishing wood floors can be a real mess. The job often means hours of cleanup for homeowners. The to-do list includes knocking dust off the walls, scrubbing film off windows and rewashing all the dishes, pots and pans in the cabinets. ...

Greening Your Home, One Room at a Time

RISMEDIA, Feb. 26, 2008-(MCT)-As the co-host of HGTV's "Red, Hot and Green," a contributing eco-columnist to several magazines and newspapers, and a consultant on many environmentally friendly product launches, lifestyle guru Danny Seo has "greened" countless kitchens, gardens, baths and second homes. Ask Seo which part of the house most ...

Home Safety – Tips to Help Minimize the Threat of Winter Fires

RISMEDIA, Feb. 26, 2008-Although spring is approaching, for most parts of the country, it's still the coldest time of the year, meaning that everyone's trying to find ways to stay warm. However, with home heating costs burning a hole in consumers' wallets, this can present a challenge, which is a ...

Window Boxes Blossom Container Gardening

RISMEDIA, Feb. 22, 2008-(MCT)-Container gardening has exploded in popularity with about 47% of American households admitting to some form of container gardening. ...

5 Ways to Make a Coffee Table Work for You

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? ...

Gardening 101 – 14 Ways to Create a New Garden

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? ...

Move or Renovate? Tips to Consider When You’ve Outgrown Your Space

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 ...

Tax Season – 6 Advantages of Homeownership

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 ...

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