real estate: 8 Easy Ways to Seal Air Leaks Around the House - 12/14/09 08:30 PM
By: Jeanne Huber
Published: September 16, 2009
For what the typical family wastes every year on air leaks—about $350—you can plug energy-robbing gaps, start saving money, and enjoy a more comfortable home.
A typical family spends about a third of its annual heating and cooling budget—roughly $350—on air that leaks into … (2 comments)
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real estate: What Your Remodeling Contract Should Say - 12/14/09 08:20 PM
By: Oliver Marks
Published: September 30, 2009
Review your remodeling contract carefully and adjust it to make sure it protects you in terms of payments, work schedules, and project specifications.
Even if you never intend to pick up a hammer for your remodeling project, there’s one tool that’s absolutely essential—a … (1 comments)
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real estate: Tax Credits for Replacing Your Roof - 11/18/09 01:52 PM
By: Gil Rudawsky Published: September 16, 2009
Upgrading to a qualifying energy-efficient metal or asphalt roof can cut your cooling bill as well as knock off up to $1,500 from your tax bill.
The roof of your house protects against more than rain. The sun's rays beat … (2 comments)
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real estate: Setting the stage for a successful sale - 11/10/09 01:28 PM
You probably know many steps you can take to make your home more attractive to would-be buyers. Keep the yard mowed and edged, put a fresh coat of paint on the front door and you’ve started boosting its curb appeal. Inside the home, be diligent with cleaning chores and putting things … (1 comments)
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real estate: Where do you want to live? - 11/10/09 01:15 PM
When you purchase a house, you’re not just buying land and a structure. You're also choosing the community you’ll live in. Finding the right neighborhood for you is an important consideration. After all, many details of your daily life depend on your location. And while you certainly can describe a neighborhood … (0 comments)
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real estate: Shop around for lower insurance rates - 10/28/09 01:58 PM
Does it surprise you that Texas homeowners pay more for homeowners insurance than residents of any other state in the U.S.? You may wonder why residents of Florida, with all of its hurricanes, and California with earthquakes, mudslides and wildfires don't pay more. Average Texas rates easily surpass those states, though, … (2 comments)
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real estate: Making green housing choices - 10/28/09 01:46 PM
Interested in a green home? I'm not talking about paint color. I mean green as in environmentally friendly.
Many consumers today consider the environment when making purchases. Just look at the popularity of hybrid vehicles, alternative fuels, locally grown produce and a host of other products designed to use fewer resources … (3 comments)
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real estate: Know your association - 10/28/09 01:35 PM
The home or condominium that you're thinking of buying may be governed by a homeowners association (HOA). These legal entities are common and growing in popularity across the country. According to the Community Associations Institute, more than 57 million residents in 23.1 million housing units were governed by HOAs in 2006; … (2 comments)
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real estate: Take a look behind the numbers - 09/08/09 10:59 PM
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, you’re going to be confronted and perhaps overwhelmed with numbers: interest rates, days on market, loan terms and many more. They’re all significant in the transaction, but what do they mean?
This column is not the place for in-depth analysis of real estate … (2 comments)
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real estate: One Minute Housing Market Video Report - Nov 2008 - 08/22/09 01:35 PM
Dr. Ted Jones, Chief Economist, Stewart Title, reports on the Housing Industry for November 2008. Smart people are buyin and selling real estate right now... The time is right for you to get into the market...
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real estate: An offer they can’t refuse - 07/20/09 08:13 AM
You’ve searched for weeks and finally located the perfect house for you and your family. Unfortunately, your work isn’t over yet. You still have to convince the owner to sell it to you at a price you can afford.
Don’t despair, however. With a little research and an informed strategy, you … (2 comments)
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real estate: What to know about disclosure - 07/15/09 07:34 AM
There’s an old adage that what you don’t know won’t hurt you, but when it comes to buying real estate, that’s not the case. After all, wouldn’t you want to know if the dream house you’re buying had flooding problems in the past or has a defective roof?
That’s why full … (1 comments)
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real estate: Pearland TX: 3418 Woodbine Place, Silverlake 77584 Reduced - 07/06/09 03:48 PM
Flowers bloom 365 days a year, including azaleas that wrap the house like River Oaks. Top-of-the-line alarm system was installed. The master bed/bath had major upgrades, including new tile, faucets, and a glass shower frame. Invisible tinting was installed on all windows facing the sun which reduce heat intake by 30%. … (1 comments)
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real estate: What’s it worth to you? - 06/28/09 08:03 AM
All homeowners have one thing in common – home improvement and maintenance projects. Whether something breaks, becomes outdated, or you’re ready for a change, certain projects are just a part of owning a house.
Should I stay or should I go? So what makes for a successful home-improvement project? The answer … (0 comments)
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real estate: Pearland TX: 2201 WASHINGTON IRVING DR in Sleepy Hollow - 06/27/09 07:51 AM
Pearland TX; Home for sale, 2201 Washington Irving, Pearland Real Estate
• 3,535 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "Mother-in-law quarters too" - MLS® - Priced to Sell
Sleepy Hollow, Pearland TX - Incredible custom-built 2 story home on over-sized corner wooded lot in coveted area of Pearland. Recently remodeled, … (1 comments)
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real estate: Keep safety in mind when buying a home - 06/23/09 06:43 PM
Personal and home security is a concern whether you're old or young, single or married a parent or not. Protection of self and property is a fundamental component of feeling safe, and this is especially true in our homes. So, if you're in the market to buy a home, be … (1 comments)
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real estate: Preventing Foreclosure - 06/14/09 11:02 AM
There's no question about it: nationwide foreclosures are up, particularly in Nevada, California, Arizona, Michigan, Florida and Colorado. Although we can be grateful that the Lone Star State is not currently near the top of this list, there are Texans facing foreclosure.
No one buys a home with the intention … (1 comments)
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real estate: Pearland TX - Real Estate Market conditions through May 2009 - 06/08/09 12:20 PM
Looking at the Pearland TX real estate market snapshots, I see wee had a slight downturn in property values for the months of May. But I also see we sold more real estate in Pearland TX last month than we have since Aug 2008. So with that being said, I still … (0 comments)
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real estate: Don’t buy someone else’s problems—get a home inspection - 05/22/09 09:41 PM
Houses include many complicated systems. They have heating and cooling systems, electrical wiring, plumbing, a roof, siding, windows - you get the idea. No matter how careful you are, you're not going to be able to assess each and every item and system before you buy a home. However, a … (0 comments)
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real estate: Pearland TX - Real Estate Market conditions through April 2009 - 05/22/09 04:44 PM
The Pearland TX real estate market continues to shine very bright. Looking at the trends over the last 2 years, you can see the Pearland TX housing market is doing better than ever. In April 2007 the average sales price was at an all time high of $192000 and in April … (0 comments)
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