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Quirky Trends in Real Estate

As the housing market continues to recover, a bevy of interesting trends have been emerging in the sector, affecting everything from buyer and seller behavior to design and everything in between. read more

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Before you buy a house you may not have had much familiarity with the word escrow but once you begin the buying process it becomes a major part of your (Read More)The post Understanding The Basics Of Escrow appeared first on realtor.com® blog. read more

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Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Pipes That Burst?

According to Insure.com, water damage is among the most common causes of homeowners insurance claims--and one of the biggest sources of confusion. read more

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When to Use Home Equity and When Not To

What are your thoughts about this topic? read more

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 Information from The Pew Charitable Trusts report: The Geographic Distribution of the Mortgage Interest Deduction read more

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The mortgage application maze is pockmarked with obstacles. If you don't watch your Ps and Qs you won't know the DOs and DON'Ts you should engage during the process. Mortgage Capital Associates says it all best in Kimberly Rotter's infographic. Check it out.The post Mortgage application dos and don’ts appeared first on DeadlineNews.Com. read more

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How to Make a Window Box

If the front of your house needs that extra pop of color, make a simple window box to place under a window on the outside of your home. Window boxes can be elaborate pieces with fancy trim, angles and brackets, or they can be as simple as an open rectangle attached beneath the sill. Pick a paint color that matches the exterior color of your home or that extends the color of the window sill trim. read more

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This trend ranks high on the list of must-have amenities for lots of people looking for homes – - See more at: http://blog.hgtv.com/design/2013/08/09/open-concept-floor-plans-trend/#sthash.s4y48N3o.dpuf read more

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Video of man living in an 8-foot cube spoofs tiny house craze

According to a clever, short documentary-style video that pokes fun at the tiny house craze, a man lived with an 8-foot steel cube sculpture on the streets of New York City near Washington Square Park for approximately two years. The ... read more

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Study finds wind farms not hurting property values

An analysis of more than 50,000 home sales near 67 wind farms in nine states found no evidence that the big electricity-generating turbines have an impact on home prices.  The report, by researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, builds ... read more

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Millennials would be more likely to brag to a friend about a home automation system then a newly renovated kitchen. and they believe home technology capabilities are more important than curb appeal. You'd better get to know their special needs.The post Infographic: Getting to know the Millennials, the next generation of homebuyers appeared first on DeadlineNews.Com. read more

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How to Adjust Kitchen Cabinet Drawer Glides

Kitchen drawers should glide smoothly and effortlessly in and out of the cabinet. If the drawer rubs, sticks or binds when you use the drawer, don't suffer for another moment. You'll find built-in adjustments for almost all drawers on the cabinet glide and the drawer glide. The adjustments for the vertical alignment are on the drawer glide. The horizontal adjustments are on the cabinet glide. All you need is a screwdriver to adjust any drawer. read more

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How Foreclosure Sales Actually Work

In foreclosure, distressed homeowners face the prospects of eviction alongside severe damage to their credit ratings. Meanwhile, mortgage loan companies will miss out on future interest revenue, which may have totaled hundreds of thousands of dollars per case. Familiarize yourself with how foreclosure sales actually work, so that you may work with motivated sellers to buy discounted property. read more

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5 Tips to Help You Save for a Down Payment

Using these tips, you’ll be able to save up for the down payment you'll need in no time. read more

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Demystifying real estate terminology for homebuyers

First time home buyers can have a tough time sorting through real estate lingo spewed by real estate agents, lenders, real estate attorneys and other real estate professionals. Here’s a brief alphabetical glossary of some basic real estate terms you'll need to know:The post Demystifying real estate terminology for homebuyers appeared first on DeadlineNews.Com. read more

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Breaking the rules by mixing edibles with ornamentals makes for happy horticulture. read more

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What to expect from your real estate attorney

Retaining a lawyer who understands the ins and outs of the real estate process can be a vital safeguard against anything that might go wrong. Some state laws mandate an attorney, some lenders prefer one.The post What to expect from your real estate attorney appeared first on DeadlineNews.Com. read more