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2011
Advanced programmable thermostats give you precise control over your heating and cooling, helping to reduce wasted energy. It's no secret that heating and cooling account for the bulk of a home's energy usage-an average of over $1,000 annually. Switching from a manual to a programmable thermost...
02/28/2011
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While the Midwest has been battered in recent years by manufacturing job losses and price drops in residential and commercial properties, farmland has become a bright spot in Midwest real estate.As commodity prices surge, farmers and investors across the Midwest are bidding up farmland at auction...
02/25/2011
Maintaining the proper humidity level goes a long way towards making your home comfortable. But if you haven't yet invested in a humidifier or dehumidifier for the air quality, let us give you another reason: Having too wet or too dry air can actually wreck your home. You might not think a humidi...
02/24/2011
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Home warranties can be attractive to home owners or buyers who are looking at purchasing a property. These service contracts can cover all of a home's major systems, such as the furnace or air conditioner, and will cover needed repairs if the appliance breaks or damaged. Some sellers are offering...
02/23/2011
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The Indiana Association of Realtors says home sales throughout the state increased 2.9 percent in January, compared to a year ago. The median sale price also rose 5.3 percent. Chief Executive Officer Karl Berron says the numbers are significant because the federal home buyer tax credit was in pla...
02/22/2011
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An Iowa company has been selected to manage the new arena in downtown Evansville. Project Director John Kish has been authorized to begin negotiations with VenuWorks for a final contract. The Evansville Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved another committee's recommendation to hire the c...
02/21/2011
Here is a great list for materials that can be recycled in Vanderburgh County and also where to recycle them. Every effort helps. What and Where to Recycle in Vanderburgh County Materials To Be Recycled Recycling Locations Aluminum Cans (Some locations pay cash) Allied Waste, Fligeltaub, Mater...
02/20/2011
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An old Evansville firehouse will soon become a new west side dentist's office. The former hose house number 5 on Saint Joe Avenue went on the auction block Thursday morning. Doctor Wes Brown purchased the building for $200,000. Brown and his wife have two other dental offices they plan to combine...
02/18/2011
TRIMMING COSTS STARTS AT HOME Many Americans have resolved to cut costs in 2011. One of the best places to start is in your home. There are several low-cost ways to create significant savings on your utility bills throughout the lifetime of your home. Check for leaks. Cold air seeping in th...
02/17/2011
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HOME INSPECTIONS This month I would like to discuss home inspections. These are an important part of virtually every real estate transaction. Unfortunately many buyers and sellers do not consider inspections before purchasing or selling a home. I always recommend home inspections for buyers. Th...
02/16/2011