'News You Can Use...' from Dennis July 2009
Pay Attention to Detail When Preparing Your Home to Sell
By Cheryl D. Green
First impressions are lasting. If you are preparing to sell your home, you want it to appear well maintained and showroom ready. Using these simple tips will ensure that your home shouts, "I'm ready to sell."


Tip 1. Improve the kitchen and bathroom.
Nothing adds value like improvements to these well-traveled areas. Check your cabinets and fixtures for hanging knobs or large scratches... Read More
Lawn Care Dos and Don'ts
By Nancy Fulton
Summer is here and many of us will be spending the warmer months at home this year. That means our yards have to be a recreational oasis where we're comfortable inviting friends and family. Nothing is more important to a yard than a great lawn. It gives kids a place to play, provides a comfortable place to sit or lie down, and makes a home look beautiful. Read these Dos and Don'ts to keep your lawn beautiful... Read More
Make Your Yard Sale a Winner
By E. E. Kane
Holding a yard sale is like going into business for a day. It can be fun and wildly successful, or it can be pure drudgery and a waste of time. Don't go to the trouble without reading these tips for a winning yard sale.

Join forces with friends or neighbors. A lot of "stuff" in a sale is always more enticing than sparse offerings. A yard sale requires a lot of energy, lifting, moving, and time for details, so the more helpers you can gather, the... Read More
Shopping for a Bargain Home
By B. Conrad
There is no doubt that there are bargains in today's real estate market—the key is to know what to look for and what to avoid. With mortgage rates still low, buyers who are able to get a bargain will come out ahead when their market turns around.

Don't be fooled by the asking price. These days it is a buyer's market, and that means buyers have lots of wiggle room when it comes to price. In this market the asking price is a good place to start, but chances are there is plenty of room for negotiation. Taking a look at comparable sales in the same neighborhood is a great way to figure out what the property is worth in the current market... Read More
Keep Summer Foods Fresh & Safe
Courtesy of ARAcontent
Summer is the season to be outdoors with friends and family at picnics, barbecues and many other events. But the warm weather also brings an increase in foodborne illnesses when food sits out in hot, humid conditions. Make sure your summer party is memorable for reasons other than food poisoning by taking steps to keep food fresh and safe.

Dr. Claudia Fajardo-Lira, spokesperson for the Institute of Food Technologists, says most foodborne bacteria thrive in summer's steamy conditions. "It's critical to protect yourself and your family from foodborne illness like E. coli and salmonella," she says... Read More
Dennis H. Mogil  -  (607) 227-6422 'News You Can Use...' from Dennis  -  July 2009 

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