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22 February 2012
What Happens When You Walk Away From Your Home?
It was just last summer that Charlotte Perkins made the hardest decision of her life as she and her husband Jim were caught in the vise of the housing bust.Wanting to downsize their lives as they headed toward retirement, they bought a new house in Mesa, Arizona, before they sold the old one, also in Mesa. Their previous home had been appraised at nearly ... Read More »
Editors Note:
The ministry has yet to come up with a plan to reduce the number of underweight citizens, but Saito said the government now treats diminishing waistlines as a national health problem, and worries that the problem could affect fertility rates. Japan already has one of the lowest birthrates in the world.
Twenty-four-year-old Shiho Aoki said the pressure for young women to be thin is greater than ever, largely because popular Japanese models are getting skinnier. At 5 feet 1 and weighing 100 pounds, Aoki said she was considered "fat" among friends.
Realty Times - Kitchens Sell a House
It's a tool used by house flippers all across the nation. Stagers know its power. Real estate agents push its importance. What is this not-so-well-kept secret of real estate? A kitchen can sell a house. A kitchen is the heart of a home. This is true all across the globe. The old saying that the "stomach is the way to the heart" carries a lot of ... Read More »
Obama proposes broader housing refinance plan – USATODAY.comObama proposes broader housing refinance plan – USATODAY.com
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) – President Barack Obama called on Congress Wednesday to make it easier for millions of additional homeowners to refinance their mortgages at lower interest rates even if they owe more than their homes are worth. He conceded that his administration's housing plans have not lived up to their promise.Calling the housing problem ... Read More »
Top 10 Trends in Senior Housing for 2012 : Senior Housing NewsTop 10 Trends in Senior Housing for 2012 : Senior Housing News
Adaptability is one of the cornerstones of human evolution. Evolution is a slow process but adaptability, or the ability to “get by” in the short term, happens quickly and is reactionary. With the economy in a state of disarray during 2010 and 2011, the senior living industry and businesses in other areas were focused on survival. But as time heals ... Read More »
Buying a Home? Finally, Times Are Good!Buying a Home? Finally, Times Are Good!
By Peggy Patenaude Print Article Everyone knows that the housing market has been a little daunting for the last several years. Ups and downs, talk of good news and bad news, and a confusing amount of information about rising and falling mortgage rates has rendered the market all but inaccessible for a lot of prospective buyers. Good ... Read More »
A Dozen Tips for Buying or Selling Your Home in 2012A Dozen Tips for Buying or Selling Your Home in 2012
Published on January 9, 2012, by Lieberman Management Services - Posted in Homeowner News Forecasts for 2012 predict growth in home sales but with the abysmal years we’ve had, that’s not much consolation. Whether you’re buying or selling, you may need some help. Check out Business Insider’s 12 tips for selling or buying your home in 2012 – ... Read More »
Don’t Lag on Winter Home MaintenanceDon’t Lag on Winter Home Maintenance
Homes may require some extra attention when it comes to maintenance to protect itself against the cold, harsh weather. A recent article at Realty Times offers up some maintenance tips for the winter months: Keep out drafts. Twice a year check your windows and doors for any air leaks, and add caulking, if needed. If extra caulking won’t ... Read More »
Home repairs Know when you can do it yourself | Statesman JournalHome repairs Know when you can do it yourself | Statesman Journal
Do the math and figure out how much you can afford to spend on your home this year. Then, make room for these five important home-improvement recommendations:1 Secure your home. Don't wait until someone breaks in before finding the peace of mind that comes with knowing you've done everything you can to keep intruders out of your home.While most of the ... Read More »
Editors Note:
The ministry has yet to come up with a plan to reduce the number of underweight citizens, but Saito said the government now treats diminishing waistlines as a national health problem, and worries that the problem could affect fertility rates. Japan already has one of the lowest birthrates in the world.
Twenty-four-year-old Shiho Aoki said the pressure for young women to be thin is greater than ever, largely because popular Japanese models are getting skinnier. At 5 feet 1 and weighing 100 pounds, Aoki said she was considered "fat" among friends.
Ten Predictions for the Housing Market - Developments
By Dawn Wotapka Last year, David Goldberg, UBS’s home-builder analyst, issued 10 predictions for the housing market. So, how did he do? “I never pat myself on the back, but I think we were pretty close,” Mr. Goldberg tells Developments. “We had a good year.” As predicted, tough underwriting standards constrained demand and home prices remained ... Read More »
Tips for home office organization - Home Improvement NewsTips for home office organization - Home Improvement News
This weekend on Home Matters, special guest Elizabeth Bowman, of Innovatively Organized, joined Pete and Rob and gave her take on the best ways to organize your home office. ... Read More »
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