Archive By Section - HOME SCENE
Good day Real Estate Boys, kudos to the Journal for running your column for their readers. Today's question is an easy one for you Boys I'm sure. What exactly is required to sell a house? I don't mean the deed or signing papers or even the silly answer, duh, a buyer. I mean what are the state laws that every home owner must know to sell a house. I hope you guys can understand what I'm asking. I know what I'm asking but can't seem to make it understandable in writing. I'm so ...
September 21, 2013
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LARRY RUMBECK & LLOYD BLACKMAN
The Real Estate Boys
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HOME SCENE
People choose to garden for many reasons: Food is fresher and tastes better. It's a healthy hobby that exercises the body. It saves money. Numerous reports show an increasing number of homeowners are growing their own fruits, vegetables and herbs.
August 30, 2013
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HOME SCENE
For most Americans your home is the biggest ticket item you will ever purchase. It's no wonder that people can take months, and sometimes even years, to find the perfect home. When you walk into a house that's on the market, many times the homeowner or real estate agent has "staged" it to ensure that you focus on the home's greatest assets and overlook its flaws. Your job is to look past all that to see if this house is right for you.
August 30, 2013
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HOME SCENE
Want a glimpse at the future in housing?
August 30, 2013
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Dennis
Wyatt
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HOME SCENE
WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans cut back sharply in July on their purchases of new homes, a sign that higher mortgage rates may slow the housing recovery.
August 30, 2013
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HOME SCENE
WASHINGTON (AP) - Average U.S. rates for fixed mortgages declined this week but stayed close to their highest levels in two years.
August 30, 2013
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HOME SCENE
Nature is bringing a breath of freshness into home decorating, but it's more than just incorporating flowering pots or opening windows. The latest home decorating trend features natural elements in the textures and finishes of furniture and accessories, giving homeowners an elegant - and often calming - result of blending nature and home living into a beautiful space.
August 30, 2013
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HOME SCENE
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. home prices rose 12.1 percent in June from a year earlier, nearly matching a seven-year high. But month-over-month price gains slowed in most markets, a sign that higher mortgage rates may weigh on the housing recovery.
August 30, 2013
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HOME SCENE
Q: I inherited 8 pieces of property that includes vacant lots and 2 houses. I co-own them with 9 other people who grew up with my deceased father. They created a housing development corporation with the original intent of building housing for the elderly, but that never happened. They use empty lots as special event parking a few times a year. While I was originally acknowledged as a co-owner after my father's death in 2000, the active members of the group do not keep me informed of any of the activities, and I do not share in the thousands ...
August 30, 2013
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HOME SCENE
Dear Real Estate Boys: My wife and I are having a running discussion over whether we should put a built-in pool in our backyard. My wife says it will just take up needed play space the kid(s) need and will do nothing but cost money to keep up. But the real reason is that she wants to go on a long vacation before the kid(s) get to school age. I, being the most pragmatic of the couple, say it will enhance the value of our home. We can design the pool to take only a small portion of ...
August 30, 2013
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HOME SCENE
By MICHELLE RINDELS
August 30, 2013
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HOME SCENE
We live in a constantly connected society - more than half of adults in the U.S. own smartphones (75 percent in a recent survey actually admit to taking them in the bathroom). It comes as no surprise that integrating technology into the bathing space is one of the hottest trends in products and interior design. Gone are the days of blasting the TV from an adjacent room to catch the weather forecast, or eating up precious counter space with a docking station for your mobile device. It's never been easier or more affordable to make your bathroom smarter - all ...
August 30, 2013
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HOME SCENE
The backyard is more than just a lawn to mow or a place for the pooch to run around. Many homeowners are turning their backyards into an extension of their homes, bringing the indoors outside for additional living space.
August 22, 2013
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HOME SCENE
Whether you love to sit on the beach or collect antiques, drawing from your personal passions can help you find the perfect colors to enhance your space.
August 22, 2013
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HOME SCENE
Homeowners are opening their wallets. A rebound in the housing market has made them more willing to invest in renovations that could boost the value of their homes even more in a rising market.
August 22, 2013
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ALEX VIEGA
Associated Press
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HOME SCENE
