'News You Can Use...' from Dennis February 2009
Tax Credits for New Homeowners
By E. E. Kane
In spite of the turmoil of the past few years in the real estate world and the general economy, the current housing forecast is favorable for homebuyers. While housing prices may continue to drop, it is possible to close on a house at below market value and secure interest rates at record lows. And if you are a first-time buyer, the government is prepared to give you one more incentive to take the plunge: a tax credit of $8,000... Read More
Tips for Home Decorating Success
By Anne Solomon
Home decorating is full of traps for the unwary. Sometimes rules are made to be broken and skillful decorators can often ignore the guidelines. They may even create striking effects by breaking convention, but it takes a trained eye to do so. For the less experienced, there are small and easy tips to follow to achieve a more professional look.

Paint: A color that looks just right as a... Read More
Be Smart With Your Shopping Cart
Courtesy of ARAcontent
In these tough economic times, every little bit counts when making household budgets stretch. Though money may be tight, there are many simple ways to save by trimming your grocery bill.

Kim Danger, value expert and creator of mommysavers.com, offers some tips for how to get the most out of every dollar without sacrificing quality. You may be surprised to learn that saving big is not just about looking for the cheapest... Read More
Questions to Ask Your Lender
By B. Conrad
Are historically low interest rates and a buyers' market tempting enough to put you into the home buying mood? If you're getting ready to take advantage of the buyers' market, you should also be asking questions about the right home loan. Here are some good questions to get you started.

What is the interest rate of the mortgage?
Depending on the type of mortgage, the answer to this question may not be as simple and straightforward as you may think. Besides the traditional fixed rate mortgage loan, in which the interest rate never changes, there are a number of adjustable rate loans on the... Read More
Prevent Mold in Your Home
Courtesy of NewsUSA
The air naturally contains mold spores, which are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds help break down decaying organic matter. But when molds grow indoors, it can cause serious health problems.

How does mold move indoors? When circulating mold spores land in damp, moist environments, like insulation around a leaking pipe, they start to reproduce.

Once indoors, mold can cause or expedite heath problems, especially in people already prone to asthma or allergies. Ailments associated with poor indoor air health include respiratory problems, fatigue, headaches, pneumonia, greater susceptibility to other... Read More
Dennis H. Mogil  -  (607) 227-6422 'News You Can Use...' from Dennis  -  February 2009 

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