Gains for buyers in real estate market
After several years of a booming real estate market — one that was decidedly to the seller's advantage — the industry has taken a swing in the opposite direction in recent months. Higher interest rates and a greater inventory of houses is pushing the market in the buyer's favor. This means that enterprising individuals ready to make a purchase may come away with more than just a good bargain.
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Pluses to higher interest rates
The public is quick to point out the negative repercussions of higher interest rates, most notably their impact on the housing market. However, in an era when those looking to borrow and spend on the cheap once had all the advantages now those who have money on hand to save can reap rewards.
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Bring the outdoors in with patio doors
Gentle breezes. Bountiful sunlight. Playful children. Scenic views.
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How to cut air conditioning bills
The changes in weather patterns in recent years have virtually eliminated the moderate seasons in many areas of the country. It often seems that one is turning on the air conditioning to cool off from blazing temperatures immediately following the last day of having the heat on to chase away a chill.
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Simple landscape tricks to increase curb appeal
These days, the home-improvement industry is as big as it's ever been. Take a casual drive through a typical suburban neighborhood and you're liable to see a fair number of houses undergoing some sort of reclamation project. Be it a new garage door, a fresh coat of paint or the ever-popular add-on, homes across the country are getting more facelifts than an aging Hollywood starlet.
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Protect children from summer sun damage by covering play areas with Sun Screen Fabric
More than 90 percent of all skin cancers are caused by sun exposure and according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is rising faster than any other cancer.
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Top 10 reasons to replace your garage door system
Replacing your old garage door system can completely change the appearance of your garage and bring undeniable advantages to your home. According to the experts at Garaga, one of the leading sectional garage door manufacturers in North America, there are 10 valuable reasons to replacing your old garage door:
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Glass-wall trend parallels skyscraper boom
The Associated Press
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Single women showing home-buying power
Changing demographics and cultural norms have lead to a shift in the picture of a home buyer. While the largest group of home buyers (61 percent) still remains married couples, according to the National Association of Realtors, single women are gaining momentum in real estate purchases.
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Vegetable gardens serve as feast for the eyes and stomach
For The Associated Press
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Get an extreme home makeover without going to extremes
Changing a room's look and feel can be easy and affordable
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What's tops in kitchen renovations?
Most people know that kitchens are hot spots for remodels. They're also one of the rooms in the house that potential buyers are most interested in if they've been modernized.
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Did you know?
In a recent study released by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, researchers reported that there are about 120 million homes throughout the United States, a number that increases by approximately 1.5 million each year.
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