New Construction Increases, and National Pending Home Sales Climb
 Housing production reached the highest levels since November 2007. And the gains could continue in the coming months, as low interest rates and affordable home prices encourage more buyers to enter the market. In April, housing starts rose to 1.135 million units, an increase of 20.2 percent from March. The South was the only region to see housing starts drop, with a decrease in production of 1.8 percent. Housing production... Read More
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Make Your Yard Sale a Success
 Holding a yard sale or garage sale is like going into business for a day. It can be fun and wildly successful, or it can be pure drudgery and a waste of time. Don’t go to the trouble without reading these tips to make your sale a success.
Join Forces with Friends
A lot of "stuff" in a sale is always more enticing than sparse offerings. A yard sale requires a lot of energy, lifting, moving, and time for details... Read More |
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10 Easy Ways to Save Energy at Home
Energy efficient homes don’t have to be built from the ground up. Renewing older homes with new technology can pay off big in energy savings. With this in mind, exterior building products manufacturer, Ply Gem, partnered with Purdue University, Whirlpool Corporation and sustainability experts to transform a 1920s bungalow into a net-zero energy, water and waste high performance home called the ReNEWW House. You can learn more... Read More
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3 Things to Consider before Accepting a Cash Offer
 The cash buyer outranks the financed buyer because there is a lower chance of the deal falling through and because, typically, a cash buyer can close faster than a financed buyer. These are attractive benefits in some situations. Yet there's more to a home offer than a finance contingency and the closing date. In general, there are three things you should scrutinize before accepting a cash offer for your home:
1. Source of the Cash
Of course you need to verify that the cash buyer has the cash he says he does. But it's not just a question... Read More
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Boost Your Home's Appeal with These Backyard Accents
 A lot is said about curb appeal when listing your home for sale, and the outward appearance of your property is important. What many home sellers do not know, however, is that the backyard can be even more enticing to would-be buyers. A beautifully manicured lawn and perfectly landscaped exterior will draw buyers in, but what they see in the back of the home may close the deal. Adding these simple touches to your backyard can make your home more appealing, and help it to sell faster.
A Fire Pit
Adding a fire pit to your backyard expands your entertaining possibilities and extends the outdoor living season into the cooler months. More home... Read More |
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