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Author Profile: Alicia Howe

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Holding a Journalism degree from Bradley University, Alicia Howe uses her strong research skills and passion for informative articles to produce up-to-date, fresh posts for the Buy Owner Blog. From community events to Home Decorating, she provides valuable insight for home owners. Alicia is a part-time member of Buy Owner’s writing department and contributes as much as her time here allows!
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thinkgreenside When it comes down to it, do you know how much our environment benefits from green living? It may surprise you. [...]

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According to a recent radio trivia question, the most popular regret for people in their 20s and 30s is that they didn’t invest in real estate sooner or at all. Whether you’re in this age group, or you’re well past your 30s, it is never too late to invest in real estate. Don’t become one of these many Americans with this regret later in life!

Although real estate has always been a popular investment option, investing during an economic crisis creates new advantages. The prices are low, the options are high and the chance that the economy will turn around in the future brings high hopes for revenue. According to an article from InvestmentPropertiesInfo.com, though investing in real estate is ageless, your age does create certain factors that should decide how you go about with your investment.

For those of you in your 20s and 30s, time is on your side:

• While you search for an investment, you can take your time and wait until you find a house that fits your needs, and you can spend some of that time educating yourself and increasing your knowledge about real estate.

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Time Period Decorating
By Alicia
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 13 November 2009
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vintageroom If you find yourself in a decorating funk, here’s an idea that’s always available: decorate for a certain time period. [...]

What Not To Do
By Alicia
Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas on 10 November 2009
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housemoney1 An overload of advice is offered to you, as a homebuyer, on what you should do before and while you deal with the process of purchasing a new home. Did anyone ever tell you what not to do? The most important advice, which is best laid out at realestateabc.com, is to keep your finances in order. What does this mean?

First, it means to deal with one life-changing purchase at a time. In the process of buying a new home, don’t feel the need to purchase anything else new. Now is not the time to purchase a new car, plan an expensive wedding, buy all-new décor, plan a vacation and the list goes on. [...more...]

Remodel or Move?
By Alicia
Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 9 November 2009
Stats: 160 views and No Comments

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If you are currently in the need for more living space or you are tired of your outdated home, it’s a tough decision to know if you should spend the money to remodel, or if you should altogether move to a new house and location. If you are dealing with this tough decision, here are some factors to take into account:

• What changes do you need and what changed do you want? Make two separate lists, first the “changes needed” list, and research how much these changes will cost in renovation.

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Thanksgiving Decorating Tips
By Alicia
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 6 November 2009
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pumpkinFALL Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and there is nothing wrong with using fall decorations to add warmth to your layout! [...]

Going Green Might Help Sell Your Home
By Alicia
Posted in Green Living, Tips and Ideas on 5 November 2009
Stats: 184 views and No Comments

greenpeopleplanet Not only does living green provide a healthier lifestyle and lower electricity and utility bills, but it can help sell your home! [...]

Best Investment Right Now
By Alicia
Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas on 3 November 2009
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moneyhouse The housing crisis is finally showing slow signs of improvement. Commercial and retail properties have suffered in all areas of the country, but according to an article from Realty Times, apartment rentals have remained the strongest sector.

Of all building rentals, multi-family apartment units have held up the best. Buildings have stayed full, and rent has remained stable or even increased. Particular cities with the lowest vacancy rates, around 5 percent, include Pittsburgh, San Diego, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., San Jose and Albuquerque. Areas where vacancy rates are higher, reaching up to 12 percent, include Tucson and Phoenix.
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Natural Pest Control
By Alicia
Posted in Green Living, Tips and Ideas on 30 October 2009
Stats: 225 views and No Comments

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