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The summer's not over yet. And while there's still time for some fun in the sun, this is also a good time to think about some last-minute maintenance that is sure to help you increase the longevity of your home and reduce energy costs.Here are some tips from Andy Rathke, a former commercial and r...
08/26/2010
Since the housing boom ended and the market began to shift, the phrase “going back to basics” has been tossed around quite frequently. From the way agents handle their business to the way they communicate with clients, the phrase has gotten quite the workout. But what about consumers? They were...
08/25/2010
Have you ever had one of those panicky moments right before you were about to address a group? Whether it’s two, 20 or 200 people, it’s easy to understand why people have trouble speaking in public. For this, Toastmasters offers 10 ways how you can control your butterflies and get more comforta...
08/25/2010
An additional set of new regulations from the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act recently became law. Like previous changes, these new rules are designed to protect consumers by adding clarity and transparency to interactions between card issuers and holders. H...
08/24/2010
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For centuries, the bamboo plant has been viewed as a natural wonder by cultures across Asia. It is the fastest growing plant on earth; some species of bamboo grow as much as four feet a day. In America, bamboo is fast becoming a popular flooring option. The benefits of choosing bamboo over trad...
08/24/2010
When selling your home, the goal is to sell it quickly for the highest price while investing as little as possible in renovations. With a limited budget and a little effort, you can greatly increase your home's appeal by focusing on what prospective buyers can see on their first visit. The exp...
08/23/2010
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Mortgage fraud is not going away any time soon. The FBI has been working with bureaus of investigation in states that recently passed residential mortgage fraud acts to stay abreast of the latest fraud tactics.The FBI has found that fraudsters are evolving new ways to take advantage of others and...
08/22/2010
All Kelsey Murrell wanted was a meal with her mom, a brief break from her University of Kansas sophomore stress. She was looking for dinner out and coffee — two loves they share — in her hometown, Kearney, Mo. But the 45-minute drive was too much for Murrell last October; she had studying and w...
08/22/2010
Faced with the realities of the foreclosure crisis, nonprofit homebuilder Habitat for Humanity is adding a piece of equipment in its tool chest: a sledgehammer. After decades of rallying volunteers to build new houses for low-income families, the international nonprofit’s Orlando chapter has st...
08/22/2010
The Federal Reserve released a proposal Monday to give mortgage applicants three days to change their minds.The proposal was part of a 930-page document that clarifies and finalizes the new financial reform law. The Fed’s document says that for closed-end loans secured by real property or a dwel...
08/18/2010
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