Smart Security - 05/31/11 07:04 PM
Installing a home security system can ease a lot of homeowner worries, and many systems now offer even greater peace of mind with samrtphone-ready features.  With your mobile device, you can stay connected to your home and monitor it whether you're near or far.
ADT's Pulse, an add-on to its standard security system, allows homeowners to arm or disarm the alarm system, control lights and thermostats and obtain realtime video of security cameras from anywhere they have an internet connection.  The system, which is available as an app for the Android and iPhone, also provides a list of secure or unsecure … (1 comments)

Most Landlords Would Rent to People Who Lost their Home to Foreclosure - 05/26/11 02:10 PM
More than four out of five (82 percent) independent landlords say they would rent to someone who lost a home to foreclosure, assuming the applicant had a history of good credit, according to a survey by the National Association of Independent Landlords (NAIL). Despite their recent financial problems, applicants who have lost a home to foreclosure can prove to be good risks, mainly because they once owned a home. "Landlords typically won't rent to applicants with poor credit - and a foreclosure will absolutely slam someone's scores. The exception is when they see people who have paid their bills their whole … (2 comments)

Curb Appeal Starts at the Curb - 05/10/11 11:34 PM
Getting you house in top shape is important when welcoming potential buyers inside.   But you don't want to forget about enticing buyers from the outside as well.  Your yard is definitely part of the first impression and having it in tip-top condition can help set the tone of any visit.  Unfortunately, summer's scorching sun can often work against you.  Here's how you can keep your garden and yard looking healthy and beautiful even in the hottest months:
Keep Watering, Set up a sprinkler in your yard and make sure your flowers and grass get water daily.  You'll save water - and … (2 comments)

 

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