Existing-Home Sales and Prices Continue to Rise in February
February existing-home sales and prices affirm a healthy recovery is underway in the housing sector, according to the National Association...
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The Mortgage Professor: Don’t Miss Opportunities to Refinance
(MCT)—Interest rates have been at historically low levels for some time now. Some borrowers have refinanced two or three times,...
Living Smart: Dryer Vent Cleaning
(MCT)—Ray Terry estimates he’s personally inspected and repaired more than 4,000 dryer vents over the past 16 years as the...
How to Handle an Angry Client
(MCT)—Something has gone wrong with one of your clients. One of your employees has made a mistake or maybe you...
Your Place: Anchor Subfloor to Avoid Problems
(MCT)—Q: I live in a condo and recently had my carpet pulled up, plywood put down, and then tile on...
Survey Shows Next Gen of Homeowners Prefer Customized Spaces
There’s a new type of homebuyer on the market. They know what they want and are ready to get their...
New Choices Abound for Your Garden or Landscape
(MCT)—If you’re looking for something different to grow in your garden this year, the 2013 crop of plant catalogs has...
Living Smart: Tankless Water Heaters
(MCT)—For years, traditional gas-powered tank water heaters have been one of the biggest energy hogs in the home. With tank...
Hot Selling Points: Storage Space and In-Law Suites
Purchasing a home is an important life decision, and many factors can influence the home choices buyers make. The National...
Your Place: Re-Coating a Foundation Interior
(MCT)—Q: Our 1920s Colonial has a stone foundation with some sort of cement coating on the interior. Much of the...
7 Potential Under-the-Radar Issues That Could Derail a Deal
When clients buy a home, under-the-radar issues often involve factors beyond cosmetic appeal, which can lead to significant financial and legal problems down the line. Read more.
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