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M Shane
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11th March 2008
Moving to a new home can be a double-edged sword. While you're gripped with the excitement of embarking on a new adventure and all the perks your new home promises, you also have to work out the logistics of fitting your entire life into a bunch of box...
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11th March 2008
Many buyers, though especially first-time buyers, wonder how exactly to go about the home-buying process. Specifically, many wonder how many homes they should look at before deciding on one that is right for them. There isn't always one simple answer f...
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11th March 2008
The answer to the above question really depends on your point of view.
A contingency is basically a condition of a contract that allows one party an out if the condition is not met. In real estate, a contingency clause allows a buyer to can...
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10th March 2008
Contrary to the common belief that baby boomers are the richest amongst us, up to date statistics are now telling us that, in this generation, only the same percentage owns second homes as was the case with their parents. And this could even just be...
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10th March 2008
If you are thinking of putting your house on the market, take a weekend to improve it without breaking your budget.
Real estate agents are advising that in today's realty market, home owners do not get their money back on big renovating jobs...
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10th March 2008
It's a great time in the realty market to buy a vacation home. If you're searching out your own vacation home, a good rule is to follow the same guidelines as you would for a first home - and then some!
You may be thinking, "Does this mean...
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07th March 2008
The addition of a Japanese garden to your front yard may enhance the salability of your home. An intriguing front yard of any type adds ambiance to a property. If a prospective buyer is drawn to your yard, perhaps he may be intrigued enough to view y...
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07th March 2008
Ever walked past someone's garden and been so enraptured by the front yard that you hardly registered what the house looked like? In these days of the difficult-to-shift property market, that is the kind of garden you want.
Front yards that...
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29th February 2008
Investing in real estate can be one of the most profitable investments around. Whether the investment makes you money through resale or through rental, it can be very lucrative. But it isn't without its challenges, and a big investment can also mean a ...
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29th February 2008
While a lot of people have heard about Feng Shui, truly understanding it can be a challenge. Feng Shui literally translates to Wind Water, and it is an ancient Chinese concept of balancing elements and energies in a home. This balancing is done through...
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29th February 2008
You'd think that a buyer's market would mean that a buyer would have an easy time purchasing a new home. Unfortunately, while a buyers market means there are lots of homes available, it also means that everyone else is out there buying too.
O...
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27th February 2008
If you're embarking on the real estate hunt for a new home and you're looking into the condo market, you may have encountered the term, "loft" alongside the term "condo". Oftentimes these two terms seem interchangeable. They both refer to a single unit...
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27th February 2008
The modern prefab and modular homes are experiencing a resurgence for many reasons. These days it seems architects and designers are eager to create new environmental-chic versions of the modular home, and these new designs offer so much versatility an...
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27th February 2008
When buying a home, some people put more importance on the color of the walls than the condition of the roof. Paint color is an easy thing to change, but replacing a roof is a costly undertaking. Always hire a trained home inspector before you finally ...
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27th February 2008
The kitchen has become an increasingly important area in our homes. In fact, this one little room has a lot going on. It typically provides a gathering place where family and friends share meals and company, as well as a place to prepare those dishes. ...
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