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2010
This time of year, I had candles burning all the time...until I learned this. In addition to cigarette smoking, candles provide another indoor pollution mechanism that is hard to replicate. Most commercially sold candles are made from Paraffin (petroleum based) and emit toxins and carcinogen...
01/08/2010
Great blog for buyers, check it out: With anxious Tucson home buyers yesterday, I saw the lender's smile turn to a scowl as she reviewed their credit report. Clearly, the Buyer's "forgot" to mention a few things. When the lender asked them about late payments on two credit cards, the Bu...
01/08/2010
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Preparing your house for winter is an important part of home maintenance. Winter weather can be hard on a home. The following home maintenance tips can help make sure your home is winter-ready. • If you have not done so already, have your heater serviced. Preventative maintenance with you...
01/06/2010
This article is intended for another state, but thought it would be good to post for the KS & MO residents. Carbon monoxide is scary. READ BELOW! Are you aware that a heavy snowfall can prove more than just a driving hazard? As Charlottesville slowly digs out from under two feet of snow, we...
01/06/2010
Make sure the “standby” power-saving feature on your home computer is turned on. Properly insulate attics, floors and walls to current building codes. The higher the “R” value the greater the insulation value. It is best to insulate attics first, followed by walls, then floors above unheated cr...
01/06/2010
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Have your furnace and gas appliances serviced annually by a qualified contractor to ensure maximum energy-efficiency and safety. Put on your favorite sweater and set your thermostat between 65 and 68 degrees during the winter. For sleep hours, set the temperature at least 5 degrees lower and ad...
01/06/2010
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In today's market, almost half of the homes listed for sale are distressed sales - meaning they are either short sales or foreclosures. The percentage varies depending on the city and region, but foreclosures and short sales generally make up a large part of the home inventory in many metropol...
01/06/2010
Great examples of why sellers should de-personalize their home! It's always something new when you are a Realtor® taking buyers through occupied properties. Today, I called a listing agent on a very desirable townhouse listing. It had been on the market for two weeks with no offers. That i...
01/04/2010
Great examples of why sellers should de-personalize their home!It's always something new when you are a Realtor® taking buyers through occupied properties. Today, I called a listing agent on a very desirable townhouse listing. It had been on the market for two weeks with no offers. That is an ...
01/04/2010
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Home Seller, Have you ever wondered..."hmmmm....Why hasn't anyone looked at my home for sale?" Of course you do, and maybe your agent IS right and you have it priced high? Maybe you should make it less tattered looking from the street? OR maybe the agent (at your request) adde...
01/04/2010
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