2009:

Summer - A Time for Home Maintenace
 
The summer heat and its warm breeze conjure images of having lots of fun under the glorious sun. But other than that yearly dose of beach and vacationing, summer is also an ideal time to check out your list of home maintenance chores that grows by the minute.
 
Other than the usual trimming of trees, and the lot of jobs concerning your exterior, intensify your home maintenance efforts to include everything within and around your home.

4 Reasons to Use a Realtor to Sell your House
 
The concept of selling your home on your own seems easy. Indeed, when all you have to do is to let your friends and family know that you're already selling seems to be half the battle already. Many people are also reluctant to use Realtor to sell their houses because of the additional fees to be incurred. However, there are plenty of advantages to use these agents in order to aid you in not only being able to sell your house but also at the right price.

Adding Value with Home Staging
 
In all that doom and gloom there is some good news for home owners trying to sell property in a buyers' market. With these 10 no cost home staging tricks, you can add significant value to your 'For Sale' property and boost your property's selling price.

2008:

Housing Prices Will Rebound in 2009...
 
"The real estate market peak, summer 2005 was a great time to be selling a house. All you had to do was post a For Sale sign in the front yard and you could expect multiple offers within days. Many times you would receive offers from individuals searching for homes FSBO and also offers from home buyers who had representation by a real estate agent."

Back to School Preparation for All Ages
 
"If you have children, late July, August and early September represents more than summer ending, cooler weather and fall foliage. School begins once again for millions of kids across the country. Getting your child prepared, regardless of whether they are in Kindergarten or a senior in high school, is a must. Here are some tips to make the transition from several weeks of summer fun to school days and homework easier."

Garage Sale Pricing Secrets
 
"So, you've been going through your basement or garage and can't believe how much stuff you have just sitting around. That can mean only one thing's it's time for a garage sale!  Today, garage and yard sales are more popular than ever, but the secret to your success will be in garage sale pricing."
 
For Home Remodeling Projects, Always...

Whether of not you plan to sell your house in the near term, resale value should always be a consideration whenever you are planning out a home remodeling project. In fact, you should be thinking ahead to resale before you even buy a house, because you never know when circumstances will change.

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BBQ Grill Maintenance
 
Why would anybody want to know how to properly clean a BBQ grill? Well, if you own or sell the big expensive kinds, you already know the answer to that question. However, even if you realize that failure to maintain a BBQ grill properly can waste a lot of time and money, what you might not know is that the process can be quite easy. Whether you own one yourself or are trying to sell one to a consumer, these tips will add value to and extend the life of any barbecue grill without adding frustration and effort.
 

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Green Spring Cleaning is Better...
 

Even though there's still over a foot of snow outside, my spring cleaning alarm went off. I spent most of yesterday doing tasks that I've neglected during my winter slump. Floors, bathrooms, dust bunny wrangling, cobweb removal and cleaning handprints from just about every vertical or horizontal surface in the house - I was a human dynamo. What's really amazing is that I accomplished it all with a broom, a dustpan, cleaning cloths, a basin and two cleaners: Dr. Bronner's Hemp-Citrus Liquid Glycerine Soap and Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds.

 
 
Green Cleaning
 

It may surprise you to know that the air in your home is far more toxic than the air outside. Indoor pollution is caused by volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are emitted as gases from many of the conventional cleaning products we use every day. Along with other toxic chemicals these VOCs used in aerosol sprays, household cleaners, disinfectants, and air fresheners, expose the home to some unsavory elements, which can persist in the air long after use of the product.

 

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Planting your Annual Garden

Spring is upon us! If you want plants that come to flower quickly and provide a long season of blooms, choose Annuals. They are among the most adaptable of garden plants, demanding little more than good light, sufficient water, and reasonably fertile soil. Even if your conditions fall short of this ideal, you will likely find annuals that will work for you.

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Top 10 Myths of Estate Sales

10.  Estate Sale Prices are too High
You can make a bid on any item if you think the price is too high.  Also keep in mind after the first day of the sale items are negotiable and continue to be further reduced each day of the sale.

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Dealing with Ice & Snow
 

... Salt and sand have traditionally been perceived as the cheapest and most effective materials for deicing surfaces such as highways, walkways and parking lots. However, many people do not realize that many of these products have hidden impacts.

Selling your Home in Winter
 

Selling your home in the current cool real estate market can be a challenge. Make the decision to sell it in the winter, and you can have a real challenge on your hands.

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Tax Benefits of Owning your 1st Home
 

Owning a home has many benefits, especially in the world of taxes. From points, to interest, to real estate tax breaks, the government finds a multitude of ways to make owning a home an advantage during tax time.

Tax Time Tips for Mortgage Holders
 

It's that time of year again when numbers such as 1040, W-2 and INT-1099 become all too familiar to millions of people. One of the benefits of holding a mortgage on your house is the ability to claim certain deductions that can assist you in offsetting some of your tax burden. As you prepare to file your yearly taxes let's look at a few areas where you can take advantage of tax deductions and keep a little more green in your pocket this tax season.
 
2007:
 
Home Maintenance Checklist for Fall...
 

Outdoors:

 

·      Scrape peeling paint, and apply touch up paint to your siding, trim, and fences.

·      Check the condition of your deck and apply a waterproofing sealer if necessary.

·      Check weatherstripping on doors. Repair.

·      Check caulk on windows. Repair.

·      Clean and store patio furniture.

Tap your Garage's Storage Potential...

Do you want to tap your garage's storage potential? What you need foremost, is to learn to chalk up some storage plans for the space in your garage. Here are several things you have to accomplish in making storage plans for your garage.


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Home Staging for Maximum Price
 

Location, Location, Location! These words have traditionally been used as the most important aspect for buying real estate. For selling Real Estate, we believe the key words are Staging, Staging, and more Staging! Staging a home is the best proven way to sell real estate faster, and get the most money from your property.

 
 

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