Archive By Section - HOME SCENE
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) - Looking at what Dan Chiles is building in western Greene County, it's hard to tell whether it's a home or a storm shelter.
September 07, 2012
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HOME SCENE
Comfortable spaces don't need to be constrained by four walls, and an outdoor entertaining area can quickly become the most important "room" of your home. You aren't alone if your porch or patio looks outdated and drab. Weather conditions can be tough on outdoor areas, but with a few simple updates, you can create a perfect outdoor space in no time.
September 07, 2012
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HOME SCENE
The golden days of autumn are upon us, signaling a new direction in home decor and entertaining. What are your plans for updating your house? These easy tips will bring the feeling of fall into your home without a lot of money or extra effort.
September 07, 2012
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HOME SCENE
WASHINGTON (AP) - Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages changed little this week and remained slightly above record lows reached earlier this year. The low rates have aided a modest housing recovery.
September 07, 2012
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HOME SCENE
More and more households have extended family living together under one roof, and the tight fit has some families in the market for a larger home.
September 07, 2012
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HOME SCENE
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. construction spending fell in July from June by the largest amount in a year, weighed down by a big drop in home improvement projects.
September 07, 2012
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HOME SCENE
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. construction spending fell in July from June by the largest amount in a year, weighed down by a big drop in home improvement projects.
September 07, 2012
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HOME SCENE
Some interior design trends are hard to understand. That jagged piece of cement that is supposedly a chair or headache-inducing paint color may look great in the glossy pages of a design magazine, but would average people really want it in their own living room?
September 07, 2012
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HOME SCENE
With the changing of the season right around the corner, most Americans are beginning to clean up the exterior of their homes by raking leaves and cleaning out the gutters, but what about the interior? Fall can be the perfect time to revisit that spring cleaning list that you never completed and give the interior of your home a deep clean in preparation for the holiday season.
September 07, 2012
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HOME SCENE
First impressions are everything when it comes to selling a home, and peeling paint, stained carpets and unpleasant odors can be an instant turn-off for buyers. Fortunately, you can take simple and inexpensive steps to prep your home for a quick, top-dollar sale.
September 06, 2012
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HOME SCENE
LOS ANGELES (AP) - U.S. homes are taking less time to sell than a year ago, reflecting more homebuyer demand and fewer bank-owned homes and other properties available for sale in some markets.
September 06, 2012
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HOME SCENE
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. home prices jumped 3.8 percent in the 12 months ending in July, according to a private real estate data provider. The year-over-year increase was the biggest in six years, further evidence that the housing market is steadily recovering.
September 06, 2012
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HOME SCENE
DEAR BENNY: I thought condo fees were for the maintenance and repair of homes and grounds, and for lawn care. Our association fees also pay for parties. I think the people who participate in the parties should pay for the parties themselves. Our condo fees have been raised twice since I moved here six years ago, and they are expected to go up again this coming fiscal year. What can be done to remove the party category from the budget? --R.E.
September 06, 2012
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By BENNY L. KASS
Inman News
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HOME SCENE
River Islands at Lathrop with its approval to build 10,800 homes with much of the key infrastructure in place is more than just the proverbial 900-pound gorilla.
August 30, 2012
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Wyatt
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HOME SCENE
DEAR BENNY: I am in the process of buying an older single-family home and found one I like. I wanted to have my contract contingent on obtaining a favorable home inspection, but my real estate agent has been discouraging me. She claims that I may lose the house if I insist on the inspection. What do you think? --Terrie
August 30, 2012
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By BENNY L. KASS
Inman News
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HOME SCENE
