Pending Home Sales Increase and Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
 More real estate contracts were signed in January than in months past; what's more, all regions of the country except the West reported a healthy increase in the number of pending home sales. While the West saw a slight improvement, higher gains were hampered by a lack of inventory. The latest housing market data shows that the recovery isn't just isolated; it is widespread.
A Rising Index
In January, the Pending Home Sales Index... Read More
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Spring Cleaning: 5 tips to
Deal with Dust Mites
 You may think the air in your home is clean, but according to the EPA, indoor air in the home is one of the top five environmental hazards. Particulate matter found in the typical home's air includes dust, pollen, mold, animal dander, bacteria and viruses. But perhaps the most disturbing particle in your home is the ubiquitous dust mite.
Dust mites, their droppings and their cast skins can trigger asthma and allergy attacks... Read More
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Good Scents Sell: Ideas for an Aromatic Open House
 When a home smells good, it makes a favorable impression on visitors. This is exactly what home sellers want when they put their house on the market.
The concept of ambient fragrancing started to trickle into the real estate market years ago. Savvy real estate agents advised sellers to bake cookies or cinnamon rolls in the homes they were showing to create a comforting, deliciously scented atmosphere meant to entice buyers... Read More |
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The Most Desirable Home Features for 2013
 Nice kitchens and bathrooms may sell houses, but today's buyers want even more. In the study What Home Buyers Really Want, released by the National Association of Home Builders, buyers reveal what features are on their must-have lists—and what features would make them think twice about making an offer.
Green Homes
Budget-conscious buyers are taking a long-term approach to saving money, choosing to spend a little extra on the purchase price of a home to lower their monthly energy bills. For these buyers, energy efficiency is in demand. Ninety-four percent of buyers cite energy-star rated appliances... Read More |
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What Does the Color of Your Front Door Say About Your Home?
"The entire exterior color scheme has meaning, but the color of the front door is especially important," says Zimmer. "Like a necktie, which is the focal point of an outfit, the front door is the focal point of the home. The color there sends a strong message?in the case of the front door, providing insight into how we view our home."
So, what does your front door color say about you and the way you regard your home? Here's what a color psychologist might say about some of the most common front door colors:
Is Blue the Best?
Shown to be the most... Read More
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