Your Place: Cold walls? First, Get an Energy Test
(MCT)—Q: Our home is a brick rancher, built in the early 1960s, and has very poor insulation in the walls....
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Do Your Part: Change Your Oil Change
(MCT)—No matter how you look at it, changing your oil is a downright dirty job. Do Your Part when it’s...
Seriously Delinquent Mortgages Hit 3-Year Low
Of the approximately 4 million mortgages that are either 90 or more days delinquent or in foreclosure, the numbers that...
Builders Urge Caution on National Ocean Policy
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently urged Congress to proceed with caution and conduct a cost-benefit analysis before...
3 Social Media Power Moves
Social media continues to evolve and be a powerful force and way to reach new and existing customers, clients, and...
‘Eco Freak McMansion’ Makes Up for Size with Sustainability
(MCT)—Bill Newman’s kayak buddies love to tease him about his new house in Brooklyn Center, Minn. It’s too big for...
Mortgages Cause Fewer Bank Failures
Mortgage-related failures among lenders are down 42 percent this year from this point in 2010. The improvement is entirely due...
In a New York Minute, Manhattan Residential Prices Up
REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT—According to the third quarter Manhattan residential market report released recently by Brown Harris Stevens, the average Manhattan apartment...
Mower Maintenance: Mulching Leaves Puts Stress on Machine
(MCT)—That first taste of fall means the beginning of a big run of good-byes: so long to summer vacation, good-bye...
As Mortgage Rates Dip Lower, Homeowners Should Consider Refinancing
Rates were already low at the start of the quarter, but following the Fed's announcement last week, the national average...
Safe at Home: Holiday Tips That Keep Risks and Hazards to a Minimum
Getting back in touch through emails or notes can provide a subtle reminder that you want to stay connected, as well as providing useful information. Instead of sending a generic Happy Holidays card, why not add helpful holiday safety tips? Read more.
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