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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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If you have the skills, DIY work could save you loads of money. Especially if you’re fixing something instead of replacing it. [...]

Stand Out at Your Open House
By Alicia
Posted in Selling Tips on 21 June 2010
Stats: 367 views and No Comments

In the past, we’ve supplied you with articles on how to prosper at an open house. We provided you with safety tips in Have You Held an Open House?, offered you 12 Steps to Prepare for a Summer Open House, warned you with Preparing for Surprise Showings and told you how to Prepare for a Spring Open House.

Now, with the market fierce and buyers in control, sellers really need to find ways to stand out in the overly zealous crowd. [...more...]

The Lowdown on Mowing
By Alicia
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 19 June 2010
Stats: 271 views and No Comments

Here’s what you need to know to mow your way to a nearly flawless lawn! [...more...]

Economic Interior Design
By Alicia
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 11 June 2010
Stats: 320 views and No Comments

If you’re looking to update your home without professional help, here are some tips that were gathered right from the mouths of interior designers. [...]

Greening Your Bathroom
By Alicia
Posted in Green Living, Tips and Ideas on 10 June 2010
Stats: 216 views and No Comments

About 60 percent of a home’s water usage comes from the bathroom. Here are some ways to make it green! [...]

User-Friendly Search Engine
By Alicia
Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas on 8 June 2010
Stats: 297 views and No Comments

Do you ever visit an online search engine and immediately become flustered by all the homes for sale? It can be overwhelming, especially now, with so many homes available and few sales. In order to help your search become calmer and organized, you need a search engine that is easy to browse and quick to give you what you want.

That is what BuyOwner.com strives to provide you with. By clicking “Homes For Sale” from the tabs across the top of the homepage, you can search for specifics that will eliminate any type of house that doesn’t interest you. Your price range is obviously key, so you must type in the minimum and maximum amount you’re willing to pay. [...more...]

Embrace Outdoor Living!
By Alicia
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 4 June 2010
Stats: 193 views and No Comments

No matter where you live, there are so many options for updating your backyard so you can enjoy an outdoor oasis year-round! [...]

How to Obtain Your Tax Credits
By Alicia
Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 31 May 2010
Stats: 376 views and No Comments

If you want to add an upgrade to your house in order to spark buyer interest, you might as well stick to upgrades that will earn you tax credits. Chances are you will not receive as much revenue as you hope on your home sale, so why not upgrade your house with something that you’ll benefit from rather than just lose more money from? Just because it’s a buyer’s market, it doesn’t mean you have to empty your pockets with no return.

There are so many tax credits available for home upgrades right now.

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Remodel the Right Way
By Alicia
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 28 May 2010
Stats: 298 views and No Comments

Here are three examples of possible upgrades that will make life easier and increase the value of your home if done right. [...]