A Pallet of Colors

Painting is a fun and fresh update for any home.  Paint trends in 2013 range from bold greens to subdued grays. Monaco Blue and African violet will be two popular choices for room painting this year. This season’s color palette emphasizes the need for balance,...

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10 Tips for Summer Backyard Living

As temperatures heat up across the country, you can make sure this is the best summer ever with the following 10 tips, time-savers, water-care ideas, and maintenance and safety suggestions for backyard living. 1 – Safety first. Follow a few common sense rules in the backyard...

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Energy and Tax Incentives

So much energy can be saved with the installation of a roof. Though the initial price of an energy-efficient roof can be slightly higher, the investment is made up in reduced utility bills over the life of the building. Many Energy Star-rated roofs are also...

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FHA Reform

The Federal Housing Administration has taken critical measures to eliminate risk that would ultimately strengthen the mortgage-insurance fund.  Realtors are saying that recent increases to premiums, increased down payments for some borrowers and greater risk management controls will significantly improve the condition of the FHA....

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