Summer Remodeling Ideas Other than vacations, summer is the time of the year most popular for home improvement. The long days and warm, sunny weather make a great time to work on repairs and renovations without much of the hassles and delays that rain and other elements bring. For this reason and more, a good [...]
Rent or Buy A Home In 2010? First time home buyers have a lot to consider this summer when making the decision to rent or buy a home: interest rates are at all-time lows, there’s still plenty of housing stock and prices are at or near their lowest in years. Still, deciding whether to buy [...]
Once everything is unloaded, you may feel overwhelmed by the stacks of boxes surrounding you. Unpacking in an organized manner can make the transition to your new home less stressful and can save a lot of time. Try these unpacking tips, courtesy of Lowe’s. 1. Unpack Essentials First You should have a few boxes of [...]
With the summer selling season in full swing, millions of Americans are finalizing real estate deals and preparing for moving day. If moving day has you feeling stressed, the following tips from the experts at GoMovers.com will help you prepare for a seamless transition. -Complete as much packing of the items you’re packing yourself by [...]
Don’t Forget These Travel Tips to Summer Travelers In anticipation of the summer travel season, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have joined efforts to provide travel tips to summer travelers. Here are tips to keep in mind before heading out this summer: – U.S. citizens traveling abroad must [...]
Moving This Summer? Check Out These Tips Within the next month, the kids will be out of school and for a lot of families, it might just be time to move. Moving brings an entire new set of stresses and tasks. Check out these tips for moving, courtesy of Move.com. It might just help save [...]
Traveling this Holiday Weekend? Make Sure You Are Prepared This weekend brings the start of the summer travel season. Whether traveling by air, car or train, there are key tips to consider before heading out. Make sure to read these 22 travel tips, courtesy of Travelerspoint.com: 1. Security and Keeping Details Safe Scan your passport, [...]
Sometimes you just have to turn to the experts to find perspective on the real estate economy!
If you’re truly interested in the who, what, where, why and when’s of the big mortgage meltdown that lead to the economic situation our country finds itself in, you definitely want to read “The Big Short” by: Michael Lewis. I remember sitting in my office in September 2006, telling people we were seeing the beginning [...]
What affects real estate prices? Perception. The macro-economy. The city. The neighborhood. The street. The curb appeal. The house. The square footage. The bedroom count. The view. The neighbors. The local economy. The condition of the house. Local zoning issues, if any. Access to transportation. Marketing. Government. Tax breaks. Interest rates. Rents. The weather. The [...]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross recommend families stock their homes with six basics: water, food, first aid supplies, clothing and bedding, tools and emergency supplies, and special items. Keep the items that you would most likely need during an evacuation in an easy-to carry container, such as a covered trash [...]
Family Safety Plan : Being prepared means having a plan of action in place well in advance of an emergency. Citizens must be ready to calmly assess the situation, use common sense and whatever is at hand to secure themselves and their loved ones. Take some time to reflect on where your family spends time: work, [...]
It seems that 2010 is the year of the earthquake, and after the recent earth quake shaking San Diego I thought this was a good time to point out some Earthquake Safety Guidelines. Now would be as good a time as any to gather the family and go over the points below while establishing your [...]
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