Archive By Section - HOME SCENE
Buyers are still clamoring for real estate deals in this turbulent market. Foreclosures and short sales offer some of the best bargains, but also have a higher risk level. Still, more than four in five adults think foreclosures and short sales can be good deals, according to a recent American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) survey.
September 13, 2012
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HOME SCENE
Fall is the time of year when thoughts turn back toward the home. With kids back in school and the holidays approaching, many homeowners look for ways to make their rooms more stylish, but struggle to find the balance between beautiful and livable.
September 13, 2012
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HOME SCENE
DEAR BENNY: I am in the midst of house hunting right now. Do you have an example of contingency language for financing and inspections that you have used in the past? We are about to make an offer and would like to include this language in the contract if possible. --Ryan
September 13, 2012
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By BENNY L. KASS
Inman News
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HOME SCENE
With cooler temperatures on the way, there's no better time to finish checking items off the home improvement to-do list. Several projects are "must-do's" and should be completed before the harsher weather arrives. Most are simple enough to accomplish in just a couple days.
September 13, 2012
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HOME SCENE
WASHINGTON (AP) - The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage held steady this week, staying slightly above the lowest level on record. Low mortgage rates have aided a modest housing recovery.
September 13, 2012
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HOME SCENE
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The evolution of the U.S. foreclosure crisis is increasingly diverging along state lines.
September 13, 2012
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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 You aren't alone if your porch or patio looks outdated and drab.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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