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Winter Doldrums? Try Flower Power!

Stuck in a persistent winter funk? Head to the garden center for indoor plants that can actually help fight depression. Stacy Freed, writing for HouseLogic, notes that scientific research suggests plants can have a positive effect on stress reduction, pain tolerance, and physical discomfort. From brightening a room to freshening…Read More

Filed under Facts, Homeowners, Real Estate on Mar 08,2016 | Tagged in: gardening, Houselogic.com, indoor plants, montgomery county gardening, stress reduction

Thanks, Puxsutawney Phil!

America’s favorite ground hog has predicted an early spring. That’s great news for cold-weather-haters — and even better news if you’re planning to sell your home. Jonathan Smoke, writing for Realtor.com, notes that this spring selling season is expected to be the busiest since 2006, due to pent-up demand. With…Read More

Filed under Buying a home, Home Buyers, Real Estate, Selling a home on Mar 01,2016 | Tagged in: groundhog day, housing market, Punxsutawney Phil, realtor.com, spring homes

Look Before You Leap – Good Home Buying Advice

In honor of Leap Year, here’s some great advice from the Pinnacle Group for “looking before you leap” when buying a home. They offer four items to consider carefully, so you won’t be buying into future problems. Red flags can include zoning issues related to a vacant lot near your…Read More

Filed under Home Buyers on Feb 24,2016 | Tagged in: buying a home, home buying, home buying advice

Own a Home, Lower Your Taxes

It’s tax time – everybody’s favorite season! OK, that’s a stretch. But, if you own a home, there are tax deductions and tax reduction strategies that can make you feel a bit better. Have mortgage insurance? You can deduct it. Interest paid? Deduction! Property tax? Cha-ching! For more info on…Read More

Filed under Homeowners, Mortgage, Taxes on Feb 17,2016 | Tagged in: home tax deductions, Home Taxes & Financing, Houselogic.com, mortgage, mortgage insurance, tax deductions, taxes, Taxes & Incentives

Credit Scores and Mortgages: What You Need to Know

The holiday gift-buying binge is over and the credit card bills are coming in. If you’re thinking of applying for a mortgage this year, be sure to pay your bills on time. That’s because your credit score can affect the mortgage rate you may qualify for, or prevent you from…Read More

Filed under Mortgage on Feb 11,2016 | Tagged in: bankrate.com, credit scores, financials, fixed rate mortgages, mortage lending, mortage loans, mortgages, real estate finance

Which Home Improvements Pay Off?

If you’re thinking of selling your home, it’s tempting to consider upgrading or renovating as a way of generating a higher price. But, be careful which projects you decide to take on. Some will definitely help you earn a better return on your investment, some may not. Take a look…Read More

Filed under Selling a home on Feb 02,2016 | Tagged in: home improvements, selling a home, top 15 home improvements

Is White a Color?

It is when it’s called Alabastar – and Sherwin-Williams has named it the 2016 Paint Color of the Year. According to Jackie Williams, Sherwin-Williams director of color marketing, “Alabaster represents a straightforward and necessary shift to mindfulness. It provides an oasis of calmness, spirituality and ‘less is more’ visual relief.…Read More

Filed under Home Buyers, Home Tips, Homeowners on Jan 26,2016 | Tagged in: Alabaster, Home Colors, interior design, Painting, Sherwin-Williams

Pixs and Perks – No Pets!

Sometimes having a beautiful home in a great location is still not enough to win over buyers. Want to sell your home pronto? Take great photos, include a few attractive perks, and clean up after your pet! These are just a few of the Top10 ideas for selling your home…Read More

Filed under Buying a home, Home Buyers, Home Tips, Homeowners, Selling a home on Jan 20,2016

Let It Snow!

Winter is just ahead and that means it’s time to freshen up your snowman-making skills. Instead of the usual corn-cobb-pipe, button-nosed Frosty, why not consider creating a Swirling Skater Susie, a Flakey Fido, a Mr. Sunny Snowbird or a Topsy-Turvy Ted! Learn how to make these and other snow men,…Read More

Filed under Activities on Jan 05,2016 | Tagged in: hallmark, winter, winter activities

The Incredible, Edible Home!

A home that’s good enough to eat? It’s gingerbread of course! This holiday, have some family fun and create your own gingerbread house with these ideas and easy instructions from HGTV. With one sturdy dough recipe and thick royal icing, you can create a miniature Victorian, log cabin or Cape…Read More

Filed under Activities, Homeowners on Dec 29,2015 | Tagged in: creative ideas, HGTV, holidays, kitchen activitys, kitchen trends

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