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Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 20 November 2009
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Stumped for decorating ideas? A good place to start searching for inspiration is outside, in front of your house. [...]
Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 2 November 2009
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Estate sales are commonly run by professionals on behalf of a deceased property owner. However, you may hold your own estate sale for many reasons:
- if you are downsizing
- if you are moving to a facility where you are unable to keep your belongings (assisted living, retirement home, etc)
- if you want to get rid of unnecessary items to avoid foreclosure
Why hold your own estate sale?
The bottom line is that running your own estate sale saves you money. Not only must you pay a professional for his/her services, but you’ll also have to fork over a pretty penny for advertising, research, security, refreshments and other fees. The professional will often take a percentage of the profit, as well, which could run anywhere between 20 and 50%! If there has been a death in the family, it may be too overwhelming for you to conduct the estate sale of your loved one’s belongings. However, if any of the abovementioned reasons apply to you, it would be a great idea to run the sale by yourself.
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Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas on 27 October 2009
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In a previous post, you read that it is still possible to sell your home after you have filed for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. But once you have received an approval from the courts, closed the sale of your property and allocated the proceeds to your trustee/creditors, what do you do now? How do you go about buying a house when you have filed for Chapter 13?
First things first: you will most likely not be able to qualify for a home loan if you are still in debt, under an active Chapter 13 payment plan. Filing for bankruptcy puts a huge damper on your credit score for a few years. However, keep in mind that other factors go into acquiring home loans besides your credit score.[...more...]
Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 26 October 2009
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There are many reasons why people choose to file for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy instead of Chapter 7. For one, if you had already filed for Chapter 7, you may not do so again for another eight years. Also, if you want to make up missed payments on a mortgage, you may only do so via Chapter 13. Whatever the reason, many homeowners that file for bankruptcy find themselves concerned with how they will make enough money to pay their debts over time. Moving to a smaller home/condo or renting an apartment might be a great plan for the budget, but the ultimate question most people find themselves asking is, “Can I sell my home while I’m under Chapter 13?” [...more...]
Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas on 13 October 2009
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If you have ever wanted to visit Atlanta, the fall season is the perfect time to do so! With temperatures averaging between the 60s and the 80s, you’ll be able to wear shorts and a t-shirt most days and layer up with a simple light jacket in the evenings. Unlike most other locations in the U.S., Atlanta gets the least amount of rain during the month of October. It really is a golden time in the Peach State, as you’ll find plenty of outdoor events going on in and around the city, including country fairs, rock concerts and Atlanta Falcons football.
• FALL EVENTS in Atlanta are all about enjoying the fresh air. So get off the couch and head outside to one of these spectacular affairs! [...more...]
Posted in Green Living, Tips and Ideas on 8 October 2009
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If you are looking for ways to save money on domestic expenses this fall, make the switch to green heating. [...]
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 2 October 2009
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Are you interested in building a deck somewhere on your property? Before you get into the logistics of size and space, decide why exactly you want a deck in the first place. [...]
Posted in Market News on 29 September 2009
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A recent Chicago Sun-Times article titled “Vacate with Vengeance” concerned the vindictive actions of those homeowners facing foreclosure. [...]
Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas on 29 September 2009
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The fall season is a great time to visit Orlando and Jacksonville. Theme parks are usually packed throughout the summer. And during the winter, you’ll often find lots of people coming in from cold, snowy states to enjoy some warmer weather. Come September, October and November, temperatures begin to drop off into the 70s, and the humidity levels are almost non-existent. It’s the perfect time of year to step in out, perhaps in a light jacket, and enjoy the sights sans the crowds of tourists.
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Posted in Green Living, Tips and Ideas on 3 September 2009
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Did you know that, according to some experts, fireplaces are often bad for the environment? Enter EPA-approved fireplaces, a cleaner (and greener alternative). [...]
