6 housing trends in a still-shaky market
By Amanda Gengler, writer
April 1, 2010: 10:37 AM ET
(Money Magazine) -- The drama is nearly over. After a decade of extremes -- the ebullient highs of the real estate boom, then the devastating lows of the bust -- calmer forces are beginning to prevail in the housing market.
The big fall-off in home values, which has taken the median price ...
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As the cost of heating homes goes higher and higher, many of us are scrambling for ways to stay warm and have enough left over to buy groceries. Most homes, after all, are heated by natural gas, oil, or electricity…and the prices of these fuels continue to escalate. So what can we do?
Following are some helpful tips for saving both money and energy. All of these ...
Help the environment, keep your house warm and save big bucks with these simple tips.
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With winter here, temperatures are going down and heating bills are going up. Heating and cooling account for about 56% of energy use in a typical American home, making it the largest energy expense for most homes, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Many ...
PRIORITY MAINTENANCE FOR HOMEOWNERS
There are so many home maintenance and repair items that are important, it can be confusing trying to establish which are the most critical. To simplify things, we have compiled a short list of our favorites. These are by no means all-inclusive, nor do they replace any of the information in a home inspection report. They should, however, help you get started on ...
Simple & Easy Home Maintenance Tips
There’s an old saying: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true in your home. Preventative maintenance takes just a few minutes of time, but can keep your family safe and minimize costly repairs in the future. If you want to avoid unpleasant situations like a flooded laundry room or a thermostat that roasts or freezes everyone ...
This month usually brings the first big snowfall, and with it, a number of tasks for keeping your home cozy and secure. It's also a great time to create your home-improvement plan for the year ahead.
By Anne Erickson of MSN Real Estate
Congratulations on completing a year of home maintenance! For many of us, December is a month for celebrations, family gatherings and vacations. ...
A mild winter should provide energy savings for consumers, but could be tough on the companies providing the heat.
By AnnaMaria Andriotis of SmartMoney
Residents in the coldest parts of the country may soon notice some good news in their mailboxes: lower heating bills.
The drop comes in part because the temperatures this winter are expected to be warmer than last year, which in turn ...
Now is a great time to upgrade your house to use less energy — and maybe even generate your own.
By Jessica L. Anderson and Pat Mertz Esswein of Kiplinger's
If Uncle Sam ran an infomercial plugging its new energy programs for homeowners, it might sound something like this: For a limited time only, get federal aid for home improvements that can help you reduce your tax and energy ...
Now's the time to get your home and yard ready for winter.
By Anne Erickson of MSN Real Estate
By the end of this month, most of your winterization should be completed. Falling leaves and dwindling daylight signal a final opportunity to do some outdoor organizing before winter settles in.
Repair roof shinglesTry to do this on a warm day if you have asphalt shingles on your roof, ...
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