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2014
Homeowners should pursue projects that add considerable value, such as converting an attic into a bedroom and minor kitchen remodels. Even if you’re not planning to sell your home anytime soon, it’s an inevitable question when you consider remodeling: How much will this improvement add to the val...
05/14/2014
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Making an offer on the home you want can be like asking that girl or boy you had a secret crush on in high school for a date — intimidating. Although there’s little risk of making a fool of yourself during the bidding- process, you should play your cards right before you tip your hand. That way...
05/09/2014
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Are you a rehabber or do you love modern dwellings with all the amenities? Do you enjoy tearing down old wallpaper and painting 16 foot-high living room ceilings? Is your passion designing and installing a new kitchen? The truth is, first time home buyers tend to underestimate the time and mon...
05/09/2014
Wouldn’t it be nice to approach your home’s entrance with a grin instead of a grimace? Take our tips for beating a clear, safe, and stylish path to your front door. First impressions count — not just for your friends, relatives, and the UPS guy, but for yourself. Whether it’s on an urban stoop or...
05/08/2014
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Mortgage interest rates are on the rise. If you're in the market to buy a home, you may think that means bad news for you. Not necessarily. Right now, mortgage interest rates are only about one percent higher than they were a year ago for a 30-year fixed rate. Economists predict them to be mor...
05/06/2014
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If you want to redo your deck this year, consider using lighting, sound and furniture to achieve a fresh, new look. Here are some tips to help you get started: Before you begin dressing up your deck, inspect it for any areas that may need to be repaired. This is also the perfect time to powerwas...
05/06/2014
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Sample 22 new flavors from The Ice Cream Store. Hit The Ice Cream Store in Rehoboth Beach May 9 for its annual ice cream social, when you can taste any of the store’s new flavors for the year. There are 22 wild new concoctions. Past flavors have included Better than Sex, Crack, Buttery Salted Car...
05/06/2014
Zillow's break-even horizon analysis came to an interesting conclusion: in half of U.S. metros, buying a home is a better financial decision than renting for buyers intending to stay in their home at least two years. The company’s analysis includes all costs associated with buying versus renting,...
05/04/2014
When it comes to selling a home, a kitchen clean up pays. You don't have to do an expensive remodel to make your kitchen appealing to buyers. If you're starting with a good kitchen space, then making a few inexpensive modifications can help you get your home noticed and sell for more money. Here ...
05/04/2014
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