Safety Awareness during Crime Prevention Month
More than 13 million Americans become victims of crime every year. While much is done reactively when crimes are committed,...
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Monday Morning Mobile: Market Snapshot
The third quarter of 2011 came to an end this past Friday and it makes you wonder; where did the...
A Closer Look: Mortgage Lenders Take a Week to Answer the Phone
Mortgage lenders take almost 7 days on average to respond to consumer inquiries via phone, and over one day to...
September UMich Consumer Sentiment Rises to 59.4
A gauge of consumer sentiment rose to 59.4 in September after tumbling to a nearly three-year low 55.7 in August,...
Backyard Birding Fun for the Whole Family
(MCT)—If there is one thing I have come to learn over the last few months is that birds make the...
Pending Home Sales Decline in August but Remain above a Year Ago
Pending home sales slipped in August with a mixed regional performance but are higher than a year ago, according to...
Your Place: Plaster Ceilings Peeling after Half a Century
(MCT)—Q: My parents have lived in their house for 48 years. The house is about 54 years old. They have...
Rock-Solid Beauty: Gravel Is Friendly to Your Budget and the Environment
(MCT)—If you’re looking for solutions to landscaping challenges, decorative rock and gravel just might be the ticket. Drainage issues? Budget-friendly...
Home Prices Continue to Show Seasonal Strength
Data through July 2011, released recently by S&P Indices for its S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, the leading measure of U.S....
Bring Your Kitchen out of the Dark with Layers of Light
(MCT)—Lighting is often described as the jewelry of the home. But it’s more critical than that, especially in kitchens, where...
How to Host a Successful Open House in Winter
The winter months create some unique challenges for holding an open house, and preparation for these cold or snowy days is important for success. Read more.
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