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Americans Still Believe Deeply in Homeownership as an Integral Part of the American Dream
Date: 2/21/2012 Americans still have a deep attachment to homeownership, according to new poll results announced by The Allstate Corporation and National Journal. Furthermore, they consider homeownership an integral part of an American Dream in which they still believe. The eighth quarterly Allstate-National Journal Heartland Monitor Poll revealed that nearly ni......Read More
Radon Testing Crucial for Peace of Mind
Date: 2/14/2012 According to the Environmental Protection Agency, nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the U.S. is estimated to have elevated levels of radon. The colorless, odorless and tasteless gas is estimated to cause thousands of deaths each year, making it crucial that you take the time to get your dream home tested for radon before you sign on the dotted lin......Read More
8 Ways to Protect Yourself from an Appliance Fire
Date: 2/7/2012 Appliances can pose a fire hazard even when they are not in use, according to a recent investigation by Consumer Reports. While human error can play a role, especially in fires involving cooking appliances and clothes dryers, Consumer Reports' in-depth analysis of federal fire data revealed that only about half of all appliance fires could be attr......Read More
Federal Reserve Makes 2014 Forecast
Date: 2/2/2012 The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it was likely to leave short-term interest rates at rock-bottom levels at least through late 2014, pushing out its easy-monetary policy even further into the future than previously indicated. In a statement at the end of its two-day meeting, policymakers at the central bank acknowledged the recent improveme......Read More
Foreclosures Decrease 34 Percent in 2011
Date: 1/24/2012 Total U.S. foreclosure activity and the U.S. foreclosure rate in 2011 were both at their lowest annual level since 2007, according to RealtyTrac®, an online marketplace for foreclosure properties. The company recently released its Year-End 2011 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report™, which shows a total of 2,698,967 foreclosure filings-default notices, s......Read More
5 Tips For Organizing Paperwork for a Smooth Tax Filing Process
Date: 1/19/2012 There's no better time to sort through the growing pile of papers in your home office than when you're preparing to file year-end taxes. While organizing paperwork and personal files can seem like a daunting task, it certainly doesn't need to be. Master Lock has provided the following tips for organizing and safely storing important document......Read More
When Should You Sweat Foggy Windows?
Date: 1/10/2012 You may think I'm all wet, but I've decided to talk about condensation, only because I receive a lot of questions about foggy windows in the winter. Apparently, I'm not the only one. "We often get calls from homeowners who are concerned that their windows are 'sweating' or leaking either inside or outside the home because they see moist......Read More
Tips for Selecting Your New Kitchen Sink
Date: 1/3/2012 When embarking on a total or partial renovation in your kitchen, one of the most important items is your kitchen sink. This is the workhorse of the kitchen. A bad selection could cause regrets for years and it is not easily changed after countertops have been cut. Here is a quick review of the options I feel are best for the kitchen: -......Read More
10 Ways to Stop Wasting Money
Date: 12/27/2011 If you are trying to save money for a car, a vacation, or a down payment on a house-or simply trying to tighten your belt-there are at least 10 ways to stop wasting dollars that could be stashed in your savings account. So say the money mavens at Kiplinger.com, who offer these suggestions for meeting your saving goals faster: Buy used in......Read More
