Monthly Archives: November 2015

Is the Lead keeping you from getting a house?

People usually share the nostalgic view that “they don’t build homes like they used to.” And, when it comes to the nation’s older housing inventory, there is good reason. Older houses were often better built to last longer than contemporary … Continue reading

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Housing and Your Garage

In an increasingly mobile society, our automobiles are as important as horses were a century ago. Horse thieves were shot or hung, and we don’t feel much differently about our horsepower. That is why we go to so much trouble … Continue reading

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Household Cleanup Tips

Chances are good that if you’re not being hit by one of our nation’s droughts this summer, you’re being deluged with rainfall. A recent series of strong thunderstorms has swept throughout the United States, wreaking havoc upon homes in their … Continue reading

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Should you improve your insurance?

If you have just insured your new home and paid a year’s premiums in advance as required by many lenders, you may think you can forget about insurance for a while. But what if you are planning to remodel your … Continue reading

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The Hotel Scam You Need to Know About

The phone rings in the middle of the night. Pick it up and you may fall victim to the latest hotel scam. Here’s the lowdown on how to protect your personal and credit card info on your next trip. A … Continue reading

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4 Tips for Replacing Appliances With Energy-Efficient Models

Buying appliances that use less power can be a smart thing to do, but figuring out when to swap an existing model for what’s often a more expensive version can be tough. The payback for new, energy-saving appliances can vary … Continue reading

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Don’t Let Hidden Fees Bust Your Travel Budget

On top of planning flights, hotels, car rentals, dining and activities, there are numerous fees and surcharges to consider when traveling. According to Cheapflights.com, the most common of these fees include: 1. Booking Fees – With the increasing popularity of … Continue reading

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Low Housing Inventory and What You Can Do About It

When you take out all the short sales and foreclosures that used to make up a big part of the inventory and you sprinkle in a whole lot of eager buyers and then factor in the lack of new construction, … Continue reading

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