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2010 

  Kitchens have long been among the most popular remodeling projects. But with fewer clients requesting kitchen upgrades during this recession, one kitchen designer has turned the economic slowdown to her advantage."If I couldn't remodel as many client kitchens as usual, I decided to remodel my o...
08/31/2010
There was a time, just as my college years were ending and social-networking was on the rise, when it seemed cash was going the way of the landline telephone and vinyl record. Plastic was the way to pay. My bank card was second only to my license in line of purse importance. Even as I started to...
08/31/2010
The Sunday real estate open house is a longstanding ritual in the real estate marketplace, and many homes have been sold on a lazy Sunday afternoon. When used properly, open houses can be a great marketing strategy. According to the experts at Buy-and-Sell-House-Fast.com, the following steps will...
08/31/2010
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  Herb gardens have become more popular than ever before, and they aren't just being grown in small containers on windowsills anymore. Today, herbs are being used to create unique landscaping options. Why add herbs to your garden? The variety of plants, the unique texture of their foliage, and th...
08/29/2010
  Homeowners who are looking to remodel their kitchen should keep the following factors—that can significantly affect the price of their remodel—in mind as they begin to make plans to upgrade their kitchen. According to Kitchen Tune-Up, homeowners should pay attention the following five factors b...
08/29/2010
Great opportunity to own this 3 bedroom townhome for less than the cost of rent. Currently rented on month to month basis. Home was renovated in 2009 by seller. Walk across the street to enjoy the city park with basketball courts, playground equipment, picnic sites and a public pool. The enclosed...
08/28/2010
You don’t want to be known as the Twinkie Mom who supplied all the members of the soccer team with snack cakes and Diet Coke. On the other hand, bringing spinach juice and organic mushrooms when it’s your turn to deliver the all-important Post Game Refreshment could set up your kid for decades of...
08/28/2010
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  Looking to spruce up your home, but don’t know where to start? From molding to choice of color, there’s a lot to consider before dipping your brush in the paint. Does a room really look smaller with a darker color on the walls? Should your ceilings be white? Do you want to add an accent wall?He...
08/28/2010
Here are a couple of Google tech tools that could make you are more effective real estate professional: • Wonder Wheel. To improve your search-engine ranking, type in the search term you want to improve. After you search, click on the link that says Show Search Tools. Then click on Wonder Wheel ...
08/27/2010
From faxing on-the-go to creating property "reminder" tours, several new applications for smartphones aim to help improve your efficiency while away from your office and impress clients. James Dwiggins, chief strategy officer with Realty World Northern California and Nevada, provided dozens of m...
08/27/2010
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