In many housing markets across the country, property values are declining. In terms of the overall market, this is not necessarily a bad thing. It means the laws of supply and demand are at work. It makes housing more affordable, especially for first-time buyers. It may even result in a drop in property taxes, giving [...]

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Did you know that your thoughts and intentions play a big part in your success in 2008? Not only that, but what you choose to focus on determines what you’ll attract? This article describes the Law of Attraction and why it’s so important to master this Law. By learning how to implement the Law of [...]

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Rely on my Sphere of Influence? I don’t know anyone who wants to buy or a sell a home right now!
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As the housing economy slows and energy costs accelerate, Americans are looking for home improvement projects that work to add value to their home and add to their monthly savings. In a national study conducted by Kelton Research, over two in five (44%) homeowners surveyed said that if presented with the free services of a [...]

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Several recent newsbites have the real estate industry gritting its teeth, because it keeps looking worse and worse for housing.
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Have you ever walked into a beautifully decorated model home and been captivated by it? Did you find yourself dreaming of bathing in that spa-like bathroom, cooking meals in the gourmet kitchen or curling up with a book in that luxurious reading nook? If so, then you have been the successful target of the secret [...]

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While there is continuing debate about global warming, one related issue that all agree on is the need for better stewardship of the Earth. We all owe a debt of caring for our world. What better place to start than at home? While governments often move at a glacial pace to enact green policies, self [...]

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To help get the housing market rolling again, some real estate agents want you to get on the bus.
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If you plan a major improvement, renovation, alteration or addition to your home, get an architect to design in form compatible with your existing home and function best suited to your needs.
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When you mention the word “condo” most buyers have a vision in their mind’s eye of what that looks and feels like. It’s a dwelling in an apartment-type building where the purchaser owns the walls in the unit, as well as the personal property within it and pays taxes on that bit of ownership.
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