Suburban Blight & the Affordable Housing Conundrum
As the urban revival in some American cities pushes out lower-income earners to the nearby suburbs, many of those edge...
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Lawn Lessons: Soil and Seed Solutions
(MCT)—After 2012’s summer-long binge of heat and dry weather, lawns and plants are likely to have a hangover this spring....
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...
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...
6 Musts to Share With Buyers About Why You Rule Over AI
“AI can summarize what has been published about a property,” says one real estate professional. “The trouble is that some of the most important information has not been published, is no longer current or cannot be understood without seeing the home.” Read more.
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