Best Places To Get Ahead
Feb 26th, 2008 by Real Estate Rama
Move to New York, and you could become an investment-banking millionaire. Head for Los Angeles for a chance at an eight-figure Hollywood paycheck. Or go prospecting in San Francisco for dot-com gold.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
Lower Costs to Renovate Your Home!
It's not the best time to be selling a house in much of the country. But increasingly, it's a good time to build or renovate one.
The housing slump has pushed down prices on everything from lumber and drywall to labor and design fees. Legions of carpenters, tile layers and landscapers are idle. Architects are taking on small renovation projects they once would have sniffed at and contractors are offering their services at a discount. Some people in the building trades are even posting fliers at construction sites to drum up business
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The housing slump has pushed down prices on everything from lumber and drywall to labor and design fees. Legions of carpenters, tile layers and landscapers are idle. Architects are taking on small renovation projects they once would have sniffed at and contractors are offering their services at a discount. Some people in the building trades are even posting fliers at construction sites to drum up business
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Maintenance Tips! How to Update Your Home!
Our maintenance checklist was compiled with the help of Lou Manfredini, Ace Hardware's home improvement spokesperson and star of the "Mr. Fix-It" show on Chicago's WGN-AM radio, and Frank Lesh, president of the American Society of Home Inspectors and head of his own home inspection company, Home Sweet Home Inspection Co., in Indian Head Park, Ill.Inside Tasks
1. Change your furnace filters monthly. "It's so easy to do but so critical," says Lesh. Clogged filters decrease furnace efficiency and can cause breakdowns.
2. Drain your water heater at least once a year. Sediment will drain out along with the water from the water tank. Removing sediment can prolong the heater's useful life.
3. Clean the coils. If you have baseboard heating units that use hot water, clear dust from the coils inside the units to maximize heating efficiency. Clean dust whenever you see it accumulating. If you have a hot water boiler/furnace, you should also oil the pump inside the furnace twice a year, says Lesh. Look for the three spots on the pump designated for oiling.
4. Check your circuits. Test the performance of the circuit breakers in your electrical circuit box twice a year by flipping them off and back on. If you have a circuit that keeps shutting off with normal daily electrical use, call an electrician. A faulty circuit breaker could indicate a short in the wiring inside your walls.
5. Watch out for drips. Check under sinks periodically to look for leaks or water stains that might indicate leaks. Catching a small problem early can prevent water damage. Use a plunger to clean out sinks and tubs whenever water doesn't drain normally.
6. Replace regularly. Water heaters, furnaces, roofs, and other key components of your home should be replaced before they fail, based on their average useful lives (see schedule below).
The full article can be found at http://www.realtor.org/rmomag.nsf/pages/feature6feb08?OpenDocument
1. Change your furnace filters monthly. "It's so easy to do but so critical," says Lesh. Clogged filters decrease furnace efficiency and can cause breakdowns.
2. Drain your water heater at least once a year. Sediment will drain out along with the water from the water tank. Removing sediment can prolong the heater's useful life.
3. Clean the coils. If you have baseboard heating units that use hot water, clear dust from the coils inside the units to maximize heating efficiency. Clean dust whenever you see it accumulating. If you have a hot water boiler/furnace, you should also oil the pump inside the furnace twice a year, says Lesh. Look for the three spots on the pump designated for oiling.
4. Check your circuits. Test the performance of the circuit breakers in your electrical circuit box twice a year by flipping them off and back on. If you have a circuit that keeps shutting off with normal daily electrical use, call an electrician. A faulty circuit breaker could indicate a short in the wiring inside your walls.
5. Watch out for drips. Check under sinks periodically to look for leaks or water stains that might indicate leaks. Catching a small problem early can prevent water damage. Use a plunger to clean out sinks and tubs whenever water doesn't drain normally.
6. Replace regularly. Water heaters, furnaces, roofs, and other key components of your home should be replaced before they fail, based on their average useful lives (see schedule below).
The full article can be found at http://www.realtor.org/rmomag.nsf/pages/feature6feb08?OpenDocument
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Moving Day Tips
How to make your move as simple and stress-free as possible. Here are some tips to make that busy day successful.
For many families, a car is the second largest investment they have ever made. Getting that investment safely to a new home is an important component of a smooth move.
Relocation: Moving Day Tips: How to Safely Transport Your Vehicle
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