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Local Happenings
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Tips for Purchasing a Second Home
By Tom Kelly
RIS Media
 Let's assume home values are down in the area where you like to vacation. Truth be told, you wouldn't mind retiring there one day. If you bought an investment home now and rented it out, is there any way of knowing if it will appreciate? And, is there a break-even formula to use when considering annual cash flow? One of the better second-home rental formulas now used was developed by Christine Karpinski, author of "How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner." Karpinski's definition of the break-even point is when all of the income (rent) from your vacation rental property is enough to pay all of the bills associated with ownership of the property. In other words, your vacation home should not cost you another dime after your down payment ... Read More |
Buying a Foreclosure: What You Need to Know
By E. E. Kane
 Buying a home in foreclosure demands that you be poised and ready for every step you would normally take to purchase a home: save for a down payment, get pre-approved for a loan, find a real estate agent you can trust, and decide where you want to live. Beyond that, you need to know what you will probably encounter before you take the plunge. Develop Foresight and HindsightBuying a foreclosed home means you must not only have youryour eyes wide open, but an extra set in the back of your head. Accomplish that with an experienced pro—a real estate agent well-versed in foreclosures. Advice from an expert will save you from headaches and financial loss down the road... Read More |
How to Light Up Your Summer Nights
Courtesy of ARAcontent
 Starry evenings and backyard entertainment go hand-in-hand. When the sun goes down, the right landscape lighting can turn any backyard into a stylish outdoor living space. With so many options, it's easy to fill your nights with light to enhance security, decor and entertainment. "Lighting your landscape is like working with a canvas with you as the artist," says Jon Carloftis, garden and landscape designer. "Consumers are demanding... Read More |
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Why Title Insurance is Necessary
By Cheri Dohnal
 With the real estate market beginning to recover in many parts of the U.S., the old standard of a 30-day closing has largely become a thing of the past. Title searches take anywhere from two to four times as long as they once did, often causing lengthy delays in the closing process. Who needs title insurance?If you're buying a home or commercial property through a real estate agent, title insurance will... Read More |
4 Ways to Declutter Before a House Showing
By B. Conrad
 Putting your house on the market is a huge step! Although your real estate agent will take care of the most complicated things, you can help out by keeping your home in perfect showing order. Knick-knacks are a no-noIf you have collections of knick-knacks on display, such as glass figurines, these should be put away for house showings. People would rather see bare furniture tops than ones cluttered... Read More |
Keep Your House Cool and Save on Air Conditioning Bills
By Victoria Grossack
 The sun is shining; sweat is beading on your forehead. But air conditioning costs money, and it's not exactly good for the environment. You could leave the thermostat up and go run underneath the sprinklers―or you could use these seven ways to make your air conditioning more efficient. Improve your home's insulation.The leakiest spots include... Read More |
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