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Home Sweet…Investment Property?

The U.S. real estate market is changing faster than ever before.  Depending on your state, city and individual neighborhood, real estate prices may have dropped, increased or remained stable over the past few months.

Household Hazards

As we grow more conscientious about our health, our impact on the environment and how we spend our money, we become more choosy about the products we will — and will not — allow in our homes.  Here are five chemicals commonly found in household cleaning products that you are urged to avoid.

The Eyes Have It

Of all our five senses, sight has the greatest influence over a buyer’s decision to buy — or not to buy.  To make your home the apple of buyers’ eyes, appeal to their senses of sight.

Onward & Upward

Homeowners who are looking to move up have new considerations to make now, ones that they didn’t have as first-time buyers.  So for all move-up buyers, here’s some advice.

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What is a Short Sale, And is it Right For Me?

Now that the holidays are over, your thoughts may be shifting back to your housing situation, including a 2010 move.  The real estate market is still front-page news in many cities, with mentions of  “short sales”.  What are short sales and how might they apply to you?

Stay In, Work Out

With a new year come New Year’s resolution.  Many will resolve to make physical fitness a priority in the coming year, a goal more easily achieved at the gym or when you have a home gym–which you can have, no matter where you live or how little space is available.

Relocating Responsibly

Whether you’re relocating across town, across the country or across the world, you can make your move a little easier on the planet.  Follow these tips to make your next move a more environmentally friendly one.

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Planning for Sales Success in 2010

The real estate market was front-page news throughout this year, and will likely continue to be a hot topic into the new year.  If you’re planning to sell your home in 2010, you may find yourself up against some unique circumstances you never anticipated.

Paint It Green

You can go green no mater what color you apply to your walls.  Make your next paint job a more environmentally friendly and health-conscious one — give traditional paints the brush off and roll with a smart alternative.

Above and Beyond

Decluttering, cleaning to a shine, making minor repairs — these things are obvious, but what else can you do to really make your home stand apart from the competition?

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Pending Home Sales Show Positive Trend

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced that contract activity for pending home sales has risen for six straight months, a pattern not seen in the history of the index since it began in 2001.

Deck the Halls?

If your home will be for sale this holiday season, you have some decor decisions to make.  Should you maintain tradition and put up your holiday decorations as usual or forego them altogether?

Rooms to Improve

Buying and renovating a fixer-upper can be very rewarding, so long as you know what you’re getting into.  If you’ve got your eye on a house that needs some work, you’ll want to think about the following points.

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Your Inside Connection to Today’s Changing Market
With existing home sales continuing to rise in the U.S. on a month-to-month basis and home prices declining less sharply than recently recorded, today’s housing market continues to make front-page news.

The Perfect Arrangement
How you arrange your furniture can make or break a room, both from a functional and an aesthetic standpoint. As you place your pieces, keep in mind the following considerations.

Empty Nest
First, consider having your vacant home professionally staged. There’s a reason model homes are furnished: Buyers must be able to envision themselves living in the space — when it’s empty, that’s harder to do.
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In With the New or In With the Old?
Looking for a new home? Or is an “old” house more to your liking? There are many factors to consider when deciding between an older house versus a newly constructed house.

The Green Treatment
In the quest to make your home’s interior more environmentally friendly, you probably think first of things like installing energy-efficient appliances and CFL bulbs.

First Things First
If you’re moving into your new home soon, you’ll want to add these points to your list of moving priorities:

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Jump in Pending Home Sales Reflects Positive Trend
There is currently an extremely positive home-buying trend, which first attracted widespread attention with NAR’s April 2009 report.
Germ Warfare
You can’t see the enemy, but they’re everywhere. What’s worse, your chosen means of combating them may be doing more harm than good. But you can wage war on germs so that everybody wins: You, your family — and the environment.

What Do Buyers Want?
The kitchen has long been considered the deciding factor for a buyer’s decision — after all, the kitchen is where families tend to spend the majority of their time.

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Happy 4th of July!
Despite the dire economic news communicated in the media, we actually have a lot to be happy about this Independence Day.

Room for Improvement
Not all rooms are created equal. In fact, sometimes it’s a room’s architecture that makes it a challenge to furnish and decorate. Below are four often encountered “problem rooms” and some tips and tricks for coping with the design challenges they pose.

Buy Green
When buying a home, you naturally consider your decision’s impact on your lifestyle and finances. But do you think about its impact on the environment? To make your next home purchase a little greener, follow these tips.

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What’s the Value of Your Home in Today’s Market?
You know how much you paid for your house, and how much you still owe on it. But how much could you actually sell it for in today’s market? Let me prepare a complimentary CMA — a Comparative Market Analysis — for you!

Light Up the Room!
Headaches, lethargy, stubbed toes and bruised shins: These can sometimes be blamed on a poorly lit room. Don’t get left in the dark — learn to create a successful lighting scheme in any room. Here’s how.

Go Green
If you’re concerned about the environment, there are a few ways you can make your lighting scheme a little more ecofriendly.

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Housing More Affordable Than Ever!
In the midst of a constant barrage of negative housing and economic news comes an interesting observation about our real estate climate: Our housing buying power has actually increased, compared to previous years!

Walk the Walk
When you think about the ground beneath your feet, think not only of your flooring but also about our Earth. The next time you’re in the market for new flooring products, consider opting for one of these environmentally friendly – and healthier – alternatives.

Take it Outside!
Gone are the days when a simple patio set fulfi lled all your backyard relaxation needs. Today, the trend is toward “outdoor rooms.” Want to create one for yourself? Here are some pointers to start you down the garden path.

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