Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Remaking Vintage Details - Keep the Character


Some cool restoration ideas if you have one of those gorgeous older craftsman or spanish style homes in San Diego.






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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Your home's age important for child lead exposure


WASHINGTON – If you've been putting off repairing a peeling windowsill, or you're thinking of knocking out a wall, listen up: Check how old your house is.






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December jobs report: Hiring up, unemployment down


The economy added 200,000 jobs in the month, the Labor Department reported Friday, closing out the year with 1.6 million jobs gained in 2011. Only 940,000 jobs were added the year before.






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6 Natural Cold-Prevention Strategies


Statistics say you’ll catch two to four colds this winter. Here’s help to stave them off.






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12 Ways To Sell Your House In This Crappy Market


"...even the most conservative forecasts call for growth in home sales in 2012, with some select pockets around the country already busting out where there are competitive offers on new listings. More than one-third of home resales were made to first-time buyers in 2011 -- another good sign."




 








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Thursday, January 5, 2012

10 Things To Keep In Mind When Buying A House


Buying a home is a trying and complicated process. It often strains relationships and puts an enormous amount of stress on buyers physically, mentally and financially






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10 Things To Keep In Mind When Buying A House


Buying a home is a trying and complicated process. It often strains relationships and puts an enormous amount of stress on buyers physically, mentally and financially. That's why the folks at the Boston Globe have put together this list of 10 things to keep in mind as you weather the home-buying storm.


10 Things To Keep In Mind When Buying A House


Buying a home is a trying and complicated process. It often strains relationships and puts an enormous amount of stress on buyers physically, mentally and financially. That's why the folks at the Boston Globe have put together this list of 10 things to keep in mind as you weather the home-buying storm.






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5 Deals to Look Forward to in 2012


 





Consumers fed up with rising prices on fuel, food and other purchases will be happy to find that some things may actually be cheaper in the New Year.


 




 





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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Home-Ownership Rate Climbs: Blip or Early Trend?


 





The nation’s homeownership rate ticked up in the third quarter compared with the second quarter, suggesting that the three-year decline in home ownership may be starting to bottom out.


 




 





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Keeping Fingers Crossed -- Pending Sales Rise


 





According to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors Pending Homes Sales Index, pending home sales are at the highest level in 19 months.


 




 





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For most, this is money well spent! "Under $200 Kitchen Design Ideas From the Pros"


 





Under $200 Kitchen Design Ideas From the Pros


We asked and they answered. Six of our favorite interior designers share their best budget-savvy kitchen updates.


 




 





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