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2014 

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  Home ownership is part of the American Dream, and the pride of owning your own home is surely one of the intangible benefits you’ll receive when you make this big commit­ment. In addition, home own­ership provides several other advantages, including: Tax breaks When you own a home, you can take...
07/30/2014

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2 Story Colonial in Scarborough Manor, Bear, Delaware OverviewMapsPhotosFeaturesDescriptionOpen House Contact us for pricing Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 Partial BathroomInterior: 2,050 sqftLot: 0.19 acre(s) Location 5 Ashen Sky CourtBear, DE 19701USA Christopher Patak...
07/27/2014

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Today’s rising equity has some owners thinking of cashing out and upgrading their home The recession that plagued the housing market is fast receding and home prices and values are not just resurfacing. They are shooting up. The Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20 ­city home price index jumped 12.4...
07/26/2014

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Well, the dog days of July are almost over, and August is right around the corner. Many of us do focus on home maintenance during the summer, but some smaller projects may go overlooked. Now might be a good time to boost your real estate marketing by sharing these three money-saving improvements...
07/25/2014

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Don't forget the tax benefits that homeowners are granted.  As a renter, your landlord is reaping these benefits. ·        Mortgage deduction: The tax code allows homeowners to deduct the mortgage interest from their tax obligations. Some closing cost deductions: The first year you buy your home...
07/21/2014

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Sometimes you get stuck with a small room or one without much natural light, but that doesn't mean you have to be stuck in the dark. There are lots of easy (and some not so easy) ways to lighten and brighten a dark room.   WallsPainting the walls a lighter color can drastically change the appeara...
07/15/2014

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In case you missed it—and we can't believe you did—the Best of Delaware Party is here. Celebrate everything that makes this a great place to be—especially food—July 17 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington. It’s the fête of the year. Just to whet your appetite, here are a few of th...
07/15/2014

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Have you been told by your landlord "No Pets Allowed!"?  Owning a home gives you much more freedom of having pets.   Whether it be cats, dogs, fish or any other type of pet studies show the following benefits from pet companionship:   §  Pet owners are less likely to suffer from depression than ...
07/13/2014

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Everyone has security on their computer to protect themselves from viruses, malware (malicious software) and the like. But have you thought about the fact that your smartphone is also a computer? And it is just as vulnerable to cyber attack as your laptop. According to technology website CNET, m...
07/13/2014

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Protecting yourself from household allergens can be a daunting task, but start simple and you might see quick results.   Use two doormats at every house entry point - one inside and one outside. Take off your shoes when you enter the house. Vacuum carpets weekly using a vacuum with a small-partic...
07/11/2014
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