Low Mortgage Rates Could Soon Disappear

June 1–Mortgage rates are at historic lows, but that might not be the case much longer. Those holding out for a bargain or waiting to jump into the housing market for other reasons could be in for a rude awakening. “I don’t want to convince someone to...

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Kitchen Islands – Heart of the home

Today’s homeowners are spending more time eating in, entertaining at home, experimenting with new recipes, and multitasking. That might mean watching TV or reading the paper while stirring a pot of chili. Or supervising math homework and checking out Facebook while rotating batches of cookies through the oven for the next PTA...

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Is your website iPad friendly?

According to Boyce Thompson, Editorial Director of The Builder, The iPad Requires a Different Way of Thinking! In his blog post, he states that the iPad has become a big phenomenon. “We had an agency come in the other day and they distributed a half dozen...

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If Mama ain’t happy…

When it comes to house hunting, women are the first to admit they can be picky. For example: a single mom vetoed 37 houses before she chanced upon her just-right fit: a newly built, $350,000 home that boasted a spacious layout, killer walk-in closets and...

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Students are losing their desire to learn “life skills”

Research has shown that students are losing their desire to learn “life skills” from basic home repairs and tool identification to fire, water, gas and electric home safety. Sadly, schools are reducing or eliminating practical arts classes. Fewer practical arts teachers are available due to dwindling...

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Water management during drought conditions

The key to a good lawn is to water it correctly. Watering your lawn too little can lead to problems, but watering your lawn too much can also be damaging. Your lawn will look best, and your wallet will be happiest, when you water your...

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Patio designs – 5 top trends

So when does a trend become a tradition? Continued interest in creating great outdoor living spaces, and the trend for jazzing up the backyard may just be on the verge of becoming a staple of the American home, and as much a requirement as a...

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Looking to make connections within the industry?

With the launch of RealtyJoin version 2.0, you can expand your business network in the U.S. and Canada. The newly redesigned RealtyJoin 2.0, built by mRELEVANCE, is a social marketplace, offering participants a more user-friendly integrated website that includes WordPress blogs for all users, upgraded...

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