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2010
Tax Credits for Solar Water Heaters A federal tax credit makes energy-efficient solar water heaters a more affordable and sustainable option for many homeowners. Read Tax Credits for Replacing Heating and Cooling Systems Upgrading to an energy-efficient heating and cooling system can save hundr...
02/20/2010
In today’s competitive home seller’s market, it is critical to make sure your home is in top showing condition. Sometimes small things add up to make a huge impact. HomeGain.com announced that it has released the results of its nationwide home improvement and home staging survey. HomeGain’s r...
02/20/2010
Many home owners feel overwhelmed by financial debt. Their homes represent the biggest payment they have to deal with each month. Financial stresses cause people to consider foreclosure. There are other options available to you. If you have an interest in exploring how a short sale option ca...
02/20/2010
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So you are getting ready to close the deal on your home and go to settlement. Everything is packed and waiting for the mover. You've remembered to notify the utilities and forward your mail. Here is a good checklist for the day of closing. Sellers: Settlement Day "Must Haves" I've written ...
02/20/2010
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I do not often see this at new construction, but in homes that are just a few years old it seems that a previous homeowner, somewhere along the way, could not restrain the urge to do some wiring. This often leads to improperly terminated wires, sometimes energized and sometimes not, and they mi...
02/20/2010
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If you are contemplating purchasing a home, find an agent who will work towards your goals. A buyers agent works in your best interest. Establishing a relationship with a buyers agent makes the entire process much smoother. If you do not specifically sign a contract with a buyers agent - the ...
02/20/2010
Some exciting news has been reported concerning breast cancer survival. A study from 1976 to 2006 tracked the use of aspirin verses breast cancer deaths. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35426947/ns/health-cancer/ The findings suggest that taking an aspirin 2-5 days a week significantly lowers the c...
02/20/2010
The actions by a school in Lower Merion School District outside Philadelphia Pa, should alert everyone of the danger that lurks in your computer. The school issued computers to students. They were equipped with webcams. They also contained a remote monitoring software. This allowed access to...
02/20/2010
Earlier I wrote a blog regarding lucrative retirement agreements made with State, Federal and Union entities. These accounts are referred to as 3 for 50 retirement accounts. You can read my blog here: http://activerain.com/blogsview/1504081/3-for-50-retirement-accounts-bankrupting-states-and-...
02/19/2010
No wonder some states are nearing bankruptcy. In the case of California they offer a retirement program to their State workers called a 3 for 50 plan. For each year you work you are guaranteed 3% of your annual income for each year of service when you retire. You can begin to draw retirement ...
02/19/2010
