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Relocation Tips to Help You Make Your Move Stress-Free

themathercompany — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:00:16 +0000

Relocating for a job or personal reason is not easy. Relocating these days can be even more difficult especially if you have to sell your home first. According to USA Today, “The leap is especially big for the nearly 25 percent of U.S. mortgage holders who owe more than their homes are worth–or will likely [...]

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What Sells a House

themathercompany — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:30:14 +0000

In today’s market many sellers want to know the secret to selling their homes quickly. They want to know ways to hold on to the equity they’ve build over the past decade. Unfortunately, there is no golden equation that equals the perfect sale. Yet, while there is no “sure thing” in the housing market these [...]

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Top Remodeling Projects

themathercompany — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:00:33 +0000

When Remodeling Magazine’s latest Cost Versus Value Report 2010-2011 was released, it revealed that the recent declines in housing are having substantial effects on the remodeling market. Unfortunately for homeowners, there has been a downward trend since 2006 in the cost-to-value ratio, though now this pace has quickened, falling 3.8 percent in the last year. [...]

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Moving Your Stuff into Storage

themathercompany — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:00:11 +0000

Storage is hot. It seems that everyone has accumulated more stuff than they know what to do with, and for many people, storing it in a warehouse or self-storage facility is the answer. Self storage is so hot that it has spawned two well-watched reality shows in the U.S. that are also seen in Canada. [...]

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Design Tips for Homeowners on a Budget

themathercompany — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:00:40 +0000

Having your home look like a million bucks doesn’t have to cost you big. Following a few simple design tips and researching the latest styles can help you transform your dull space into divine living. The first rule of budget design is to have a clear focus. Work on one room and one design at [...]

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Home Fire Prevention

themathercompany — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Each year, thousands of homeowners are devastated by fires. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, more than 3,500 Americans die and another 18,000 are injured in fires. Some of these fires are started in the home while others come in the form of wildfires, which run rampant when conditions are right. Many of these fires [...]

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How Much Down Payment Is Enough to Buy A Home?

themathercompany — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:00:58 +0000

Most people agree that buying a home without a down payment is a risky decision and soon it might not be an option. As the crippled housing market is beginning to see signs of improvement, lawmakers and key housing industry agencies are debating exactly how much down payment should be required. Congress and a group [...]

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There’s Still Value in Homeownership

themathercompany — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:00:24 +0000

It may be a down market, but the majority of Americans still see value in homeownership. According to a recent survey, conducted on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), “An overwhelming 75 percent of the people who were polled said that owning a home is worth the risk of the fluctuations in [...]

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Make Moving Fun: 10 Tips for Families

themathercompany — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:00:02 +0000

Are you getting ready for a big move? It can be one of life’s most stressful events. For children this effect is amplified. It can be intimidating, confusing, and even scary. Here are 10 things you can do to make moving fun for the family. 1. Movie night: Watching one of your family’s favorite movies [...]

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The Basics of Tile

themathercompany — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:00:08 +0000

Today’s homeowners are short on cash. While the remodeling market is on the upswing, many homeowners are choosing to do-it-themselves. Making improvements to your home can be a great way to add value, especially if you keep costs low. One popular project among DIYers is tiling. Local home improvement stores offer weekend classes on how [...]

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