'News You Can Use...' from Dennis May 2008
The Benefits of a Great Real Estate Agent
By Jared Smith
If you are buying or selling a home, seeking the professional assistance of a knowledgeable real estate agent will save you a lot of time and money.

Find a Home - When you are ready to buy, a real estate agent can assess your financial situation, find the best lender for you and help you to locate homes that are within your price range, including some that may not be openly advertised. Your agent can also give you specific information about a community, such as... Read More
Care Tips for a Beautiful Lawn
By B. Conrad
For many homeowners the lawn is a showplace, a way to show off their creative talents. No matter what type of lawn you have, these care tips will help you get your lawn off to a good start as the summer approaches.

Scarify the Lawn - Scarifying the lawn simply means removing everything but the grass. Things like weeds, moss and other elements should be removed, preferably using a spring tine rake or a general lawn rake. Before starting the... Read More
Easy Home Improvement Projects
By ARA

Here are some ideas from the experts at Lighting Showplace on how to dress up your home, starting at the front door.

If your front door is dark, consider updating your lighting. A well-lit front entrance says 'welcome,' while at the same time enabling you to greet guests and identify visitors.

Don't spend a small fortune on new dining room furniture? Simply paint those plain white walls and switch out the chandelier hanging over the table to make a dramatic difference.

If your bathroom still looks like it's circa 1970, choose a lighter paint color and swap out the fixtures for a bold new look.

Log on to lightingshowplace.com to access an online catalog with hundreds of fixtures to choose from. You can shop by brand, collection of style and easily pair up matching pieces to get a look you like.
Tips for Organizing
Your Kitchen

By ARAcontent
If you find yourself on bended knee with a flashlight, or perched on a rickety chair to locate a favorite pie pan or a certain spice, it may be time to get organized. Thankfully, with a few tricks up your sleeve, you can have everything within reach—and sight—without worrying about keeling over on the kitchen floor. Here are Julie Morgenstern's top 10 tips for organizing your kitchen:

1. Have a plan of attack. Begin with a strategy based on how you want to function in your kitchen. Prioritize by identifying the frequently used "must have" items and the things you use only occasionally.

2. Declutter in chunks. If it seems overwhelming, start with the most visible items first, such as what's on the countertops. You'll get a feeling of instant change and gain motivation to do the next chunk... Read More
What is Lease-to-Own?
By J. Kerr
Lease-to-own contracts are generally offered on homes that are difficult to sell or to buyers who cannot obtain financing. Although the term "lease-to-own" sounds self-explanatory, it can actually be a complex legal process. For that reason, general guidelines are given here but it's always best to discuss a lease-to-own contract with a real estate professional to determine if this is the right option for you.

When a buyer and seller decide on a lease-to-own purchase, a contract is drawn up between the two parties. In this contract, the buyer agrees to pay a certain price for the property, usually market value, and the buyer agrees to purchase the property within a certain amount of time. Lease-to-own contracts are commonly from six months to three years in length... Read More
Dennis H. Mogil  -  (607) 227-6422 'News You Can Use...' from Dennis  -  May 2008 

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