Archive By Section - HOME SCENE
Like many couples who share a bathroom, one Arizona couple was frustrated by the space that was compromised by a swinging bathroom door. The open door swung into the bathroom vanity and took up too much space in a very traditional bathroom.
August 09, 2013
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HOME SCENE
Good afternoon Real Estate Boys; it is well over 100 degrees outside as I write to you gentlemen. Boy the heat is on and it's only July 2. While the heat is my question it has nothing to do with the weather outside. More to the point, my question is about the heat of the market. You Boys let your readers know about the interest rate hike a few weeks before it happened and you've been somewhat accurate about the market itself. So, with interest rates going up about a whole point last week, now here's the ...
August 09, 2013
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The Real Estate Boys
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HOME SCENE
Still love the overall design scheme of a space, but feeling a little bored? The best way to breathe new life into it - without revamping the entire area - is by creating a new focal wall. Instead of a decal, stencil or pricey artwork, make a statement that's one-of-a-kind with a little creativity and painter's tape.
July 26, 2013
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HOME SCENE
She's a single woman in Manteca in her 50s.
July 26, 2013
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Dennis
Wyatt
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HOME SCENE
NEW PALTZ, N.Y. (AP) - Homes being built in this Hudson Valley cul-de-sac offer prospective buyers wooded lots, pretty views and - oh yes - the promise of thumbing your nose at the power utility.
July 26, 2013
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HOME SCENE
WASHINGTON (AP) - Average rates on U.S. fixed mortgages fell for the second straight week, a welcome sign for homebuyers hoping to lock in lower rates that had spiked earlier this month.
July 26, 2013
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HOME SCENE
From entertainment systems and fully functional kitchens to luxurious furnishings and decor, it's easy to drop a bundle on improving your outdoor living spaces. The choices seem to be unlimited. But no matter how much you love your deck or patio - and most Americans do - you probably don't have an unlimited budget for equipping your outdoor space.
July 26, 2013
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HOME SCENE
Q: What is needed in landlord insurance? My husband and I have become accidental landlords due to me not wanting to sell my family home after my father's passing.
July 26, 2013
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BENNY L. KASS
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HOME SCENE
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Cash is king buying a house in southern Nevada.
July 26, 2013
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HOME SCENE
NEW PALTZ, N.Y. (AP) - Homes being built in this Hudson Valley cul-de-sac offer prospective buyers wooded lots, pretty views and - oh yes - the promise of thumbing your nose at the power utility.
July 26, 2013
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HOME SCENE
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. sales of previously occupied homes slipped in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.08 million but remain near a 3½-year high.
July 26, 2013
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HOME SCENE
If you've been thinking about selling your home, there's no time like the present. House hunters come out of the woodwork in warm weather months and "for sale" signs pop up everywhere. Your job is to set your home apart from all the others. In most areas around the country, it's a buyers' market. So how do you get a leg-up on the competition?
July 26, 2013
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HOME SCENE
DEAR REAL ESTATE BOYS: I read your articles in the paper weekly, but I'm not really sure why, because you Boys seem to make fun of your profession. Your answers are normally done with a joke and you both just think you are funny. All that said, I am writing you because you usually write quarterly about the market and where the market might be heading. Could you please give your readers an update on the market?
July 26, 2013
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HOME SCENE
When it comes to trends in interior design, the forecast through 2014 is looking bolder, brighter and more adventurously colorful than has been seen in a while. Up-and-coming palettes are earning descriptions including "youthful," "vibrant" and "positive," heralding the rebounding market's ready return to color.
July 26, 2013
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HOME SCENE
Coming home from a long work day to a place of peace, quiet, relaxation and even harmony is a dream for many homeowners. And by creating an outdoor sanctuary in the backyard, this private place of solace will become the first destination for all members of the family when they need a break.
July 19, 2013
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