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Author Archives: chrissoukoulis
The Home Gym: A New Gathering Hub
Sure, home gyms are great for avoiding driving to a club and paying membership fees. But there’s another motivation behind the transformation of basements, garages, and spare bedrooms into home fitness centers: They’ve become a way to gather family members … Continue reading
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The Easy, Fun Way to Spring Clean Your Deck or Patio
spring cleaning chore with the most fun potential is prepping your deck or patio for spring. Here’s how to do it with a touch of fun. Your patio and deck missed you all winter and are craving attention. So pull … Continue reading
Are we in a housing bubble? Not even close, Trulia says
recent leaps in home prices may stoke fears of another bubble, the housing market is definitely not in one, listing site Trulia said in introducing “Trulia’s Bubble Watch.” Bubble Watch assesses the market’s susceptibility to bubble conditions by comparing today’s … Continue reading
Grow Veggies in Your Flower Garden? Absolutely!
Breaking the rules by mixing edibles with ornamentals makes for happy horticulture. In my garden, kale dances with cosmos, sweet potatoes mingle with marigolds, and bush beans party with coneflowers and black-eyed Susans. That’s right. Vegetables have invaded my flower … Continue reading
Cheery pickers invade cherry orchards
There are cherries, and then there are Brentwood cherries. Only a Brentwood cherry can draw an instant smile from that very first bite. As your teeth mash the cherry’s firm, glossy skin, a rush of succulent sweetness and a splash … Continue reading
7 Tips to Fix Mistakes in Your Credit Report
Is your credit report telling lies about you? Credit report errors happen all the time, especially if you have a common name. Dispute them pronto, so you don’t end up paying more than you should for your mortgage and home … Continue reading
Spring Home Improvements: Repair, Replace, Enjoy!
With memories of snow and cold fading, it’s time to remind home owners to take stock of important work to be done for themselves and potential buyers down the road. Keeping on track with seasonal maintenance will lower costs and … Continue reading
Are Smart Meters Really Dangerous?
A home owner in Texas pulls out a handgun and tells a smart meter installer to back away from her house. He does. A couple in British Columbia covers their already-installed smart meter with a metal hood to block its … Continue reading
Time To Sell !
By Alain Pinel General Manager of Intero Prestigio international Intero Real Estate Services, Inc. Anybody disagrees?… No?…Good!… I am glad we all agree…So explain to me why are we are still suffering from an acute lack of listings most everywhere … Continue reading
7 Quick Ways to Tell if Your Deck Needs Help Now
Check your deck’s safety before your next outdoor party. Aging deck structures, harsh storms, high temperatures, and a lack of routine maintenance can increase the risk of a deck injury. There are more than 40 million decks in the United … Continue reading
Top 10 Credit Questions Answered
Is there a credit repair fairy? It sounds a little ridiculous, but there are many people who think something is going to magically happen to change their credit. There is no magic to credit repair. You can either wait seven … Continue reading
9 Easy Mistakes Home Owners Make on Their Taxes
Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score on each home tax deduction and credit. As you calculate your tax returns, consider each home tax deduction and credit you are — and are not … Continue reading
The Easy, Fun Way to Spring Clean Your Deck or Patio
The spring cleaning chore with the most fun potential is prepping your deck or patio for spring. Here’s how to do it with a touch of fun Your patio and deck missed you all winter and are craving attention. So … Continue reading
Think Vertical To Declutter Your Home
There are many ways to find space where none seems to exist. The key is to look and then look again. Glimpse beyond a door, look above the window, peek below a table and put a cabinet in a place … Continue reading
5 Things New Home Buyers Should Look for First
The real estate market is so huge these days that people that want to sell a house need to make sure that everything is in a perfect state. And not only that – they should also try to make the … Continue reading
Ways Mortgage Borrowers Leave Money on the Table
Fannie Mae says ineffective mortgage shopping may result in higher costs and greater risk. A new study from Fannie Mae finds that many Americans don’t fully investigate their choices when mortgage shopping, and others just don’t understand what’s available. Either … Continue reading
11 Ways to Create a Welcoming Front Entrance for Under $100
First impressions count — not just for your friends, relatives, and the UPS guy, but for yourself. Whether it’s on an urban stoop or a Victorian front porch, your front door and the area leading up to it should extend … Continue reading
A Must Read If You Are Looking To Buy Rental Property
Investing in rental properties can provide steady, passive income when the housing market is slow, allowing you to sell for a profit over time when conditions are right. Being a landlord is not for everyone, but an investment property can … Continue reading
Some Great Tips On Downsizing For Buyers
Is it time to downsize and simplify life? Are you ready to cut down on mortgage payments to ease financial burdens? Are you concerned with the cost of living increasing to the point you will not be able to afford … Continue reading
All The Basics To Know About Short Sales
Many homeowners, as an effort to avoid foreclosure, market their homes as a short sale. You can find a investment-worthy deals on houses headed for default. You will be helping remove the financial burden from the previous owners and you … Continue reading
