Articles by: Staff Writer

Staff Writer

Decorating your porch for spring to make it look more inviting need not cost a fortune. A porch can reflect the personality and taste of the owner of the house and should appear friendly so visitors feel welcome. Some tips that can make your porch look well cared for and attractive are listed below. 1. […]

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 · May 5, 2011

A Homeowners Insurance comparison is an important task that every homeowner should perform before buying an insurance policy. It’s important for you to ensure that your house is covered by the best insurance plan. The following are a few things you should look for when you do an insurance comparison: 1. The Valuation Clauses The valuation […]

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 · May 4, 2011

Before you finalize your decision on portable air conditioners,  decide whether you want one with a single exhaust or dual exhaust. Each has its own benefits, and what you buy will affect your utility bills. Here’s what you need to know about both, so you can buy a unit that will work well for cooling […]

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 · May 4, 2011

The Good Neighbor Next Door Program is administered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. It’s an incentive program that aims to place certain government employees within designated revitalization areas within a city. People who are eligible for the program are able to purchase a home at 50 percent off the list price. […]

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 · May 3, 2011

Knowing how to prevent identity theft is a big part of apartment hunting. If you don’t take some basic steps to protect your identity, you could find yourself the victim of a scam or worse, have all of your personal information compromised. Here are some things to do and things to avoid when searching for […]

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 · May 3, 2011

When using the services of an apartment rental agent (sometimes called a broker), you must pay a rental agent fee at closing. This fee tends to cost between 10 percent and 15 percent of one year’s worth of rent, so you may wind up paying thousands, or at the least hundreds, of dollars. Before you […]

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 · May 2, 2011

Even though the link between healthy cookware and the prevention of cancer or other problems hasn’t been firmly established, you still might want to think about the safety of your pots and pans. What is definitely known is certain types of cookware can allow toxins to seep into your food, especially if used for an […]

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 · May 2, 2011

Online broker fees are sometimes charged by online apartment search websites. They mirror the rental agent fees that a broker would charge if you dealt with him or her in person. A typical broker can charge anywhere from 10 to 15 percent of your rent total for an entire year. Consider whether or not you’re […]

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 · Apr 29, 2011

The HUD Good Neighbor Next Door Program offers incentives for certain government employees to purchase a home at 50 percent off the list price. Certain qualifications need to be met to participate in the program. Here’s how the program works: Eligibility To be eligible to purchase a home, you must be employed full time in […]

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 · Apr 29, 2011

Housing discrimination laws prohibit landlords from treating individuals of certain groups differently than other tenants. Federal law covers many different housing discrimination issues. Your city or state may have additional housing discrimination laws that differ from federal rules. Here are three laws you should know: 1. Protected Groups The federal government has housing discrimination laws […]

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 · Apr 27, 2011