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			<title><![CDATA[Solutions to help homeowners outsmart Mother Nature]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Products and improvements that help you beat the weather are a smart investment.
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			<title><![CDATA[Scale down to live large in small spaces]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Many people are looking for smaller homes for a variety of reasons. For most, there has been a philosophical shift, considering a move to a smaller living space less of a downsizing and more of a right-sizing decision.
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			<title><![CDATA[Smart strategies to increase home sale profits]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[If you need to sell your home, a few smart strategies can help you increase your profits.
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			<title><![CDATA[Tips to turn your rental space from bland to grand]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Moving into a new rental property and wondering how much your landlord will allow you to decorate to make it feel like your own? You’re not alone.
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			<title><![CDATA[Take the guesswork out of finding flooring]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[If you haven’t shopped for flooring in the past few years, prepare yourself. The vast array of hard-surface options is extensive, to say the least.
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			<title><![CDATA[Selling your home? Online tools level the playing field]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Modern home selling has gone way beyond the “for sale” sign on the front lawn. Nearly 90 percent of home buyers look online when shopping for a home, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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			<title><![CDATA[Weekend home upgrades: fast, affordable fix-ups]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Affording a new home is one thing; affording to remodel it is another. Here are some cost-efficient upgrades that are easy enough to accomplish in a single weekend.
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			<title><![CDATA[A bright idea for green remodeling: venting skylights]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ As green building and remodeling practices become standard procedure, the use of more natural light and passive ventilation is here to stay.
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			<title><![CDATA[The technology that makes your home’s walls more durable]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Paying attention to the wall construction is crucial for the home's strength and value, especially given current design trends toward walls with many windows and doors.
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			<title><![CDATA[First-time homebuyer tax credit: 5 essential tips for new buyers]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[With the revised first-time homebuyer federal income tax credit currently in effect, now is the perfect time to consider making that big purchase, your first home.
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			<title><![CDATA[A home improvement project that pays you back 4 ways]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[There’s a home improvement project this year that not only adds value and curb appeal to your home, but saves energy and offers up to a $1,500 federal tax credit to homeowners.
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			<title><![CDATA[Packaging is key to selling your home on the Internet]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The Internet can be a great tool to help you up the ante of selling or renting your property.
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			<title><![CDATA[Tips and Tricks for Adding Curb Appeal to Your Landscape]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[You only get one chance for your home to make a first impression. With a little help from Mother Nature, you can demand a second look from passersby with a show-stopping front yard.
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			<title><![CDATA[Adding deck lights a simple way to enhance outdoor living]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[As summer rolls in and guests show up, the benefit of having outdoor living space for relaxing and entertaining becomes readily apparent.
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			<title><![CDATA[A Great Garage Door: the Lipstick on Your Home’s Facade]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Smaller is apparently better in the minds of many homebuyers looking for the right deal in the prolonged decline of the housing market.
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			<title><![CDATA[Tips for First-time Homebuyers]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Spring -- for many it's synonymous with warmer days, greener landscapes ... and a more plentiful housing market.
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			<title><![CDATA[The Good News: Bath Remodels Remain Tops for ROI and Enjoyment]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[National foreclosure statistics can be downright frightening – until you realize that despite record increases in foreclosure rates, the majority of American homeowners are still making their mortgage payments.
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			<title><![CDATA[Spring Home Deals are Healthy for Those Who Know the Score]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Motivated sellers, builders offering deep discounts and incentives, historically low mortgage rates, plenty of inventory and fierce competition for qualified borrowers –it’s actually a great time to be buying a house. If your credit score is good, you’re in an even better position to negotiate the loan on the home of your dreams this spring.
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			<title><![CDATA[Home Inspection Helps Ensure Dream Deals Don’t Turn into Nightmares]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[You found your dream deal on a foreclosed home, but will that great price tag come with a different kind of higher cost?
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			<title><![CDATA[American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Homeownership and green improvements will be more affordable for more Americans in 2009.
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			<title><![CDATA[Make Every Dollar Count When Selling Your Home]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[No matter how bad the real estate market seems to be these days, home sales do happen because people will always need a place to live. In fact, more than four million homes were sold in 2008.
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Feel at Home After You Move]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Moving to a new community can be a great adventure, if you go with the right attitude and a sound strategy for settling in. Make an action plan and you’ll stay focused, organized and proactive -- just what’s needed to put roots down fast.
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			<title><![CDATA[Budget Do-it-Yourself Moving Tips]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[If you’re one of the approximately 50 million Americans moving this year, you probably don't want to spend a fortune to get from point A to point B. With a little planning ahead, it’s possible to execute a do-it-yourself move without breaking the bank. ]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Six Reasons to Skip Staying with Relatives and Get a Vacation Rental This Year]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The holidays are just around the corner, and that means taking advantage of all of the highlights of the holiday season—delicious food, fun parties, fellowship with family and friends, and leaving the comfort of your own home to cram everyone into a couple of spare bedrooms in a relative's house. ]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Great Outdoor Lighting Brightens the Season for Holiday Guests]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[From twinkling candles glimpsed through a window to trees and shrubs decked in brightly colored strands, light can be the warmest welcome for your guests during the holidays. ]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Use Your IRA Funds to Buy Real Estate Now]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[It sounds almost too good to be true: IRA holders can use their retirement funds to purchase real estate before the age of retirement without incurring distribution taxes or penalties.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Buy a House with a Cash Bonus]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[With the influx of homes for sale and low loan rates, there is no better time to look for a home. In a buyer’s market you have more flexibility to find the house you want for the price you can afford.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Great Design is Possible Regardless of Age or Ability]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[As we age, it can become more difficult to be as comfortable in our homes as we used to be. The principle of Universal Design is used to develop products and environments that are useful to everyone, regardless of age or ability. ]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hidden Pest Risks of Vacant Homes]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[That vacant, foreclosed home next door isn’t just bringing down your neighborhood’s property values. It may also be a haven for a myriad of pests that can threaten the health and safety of neighbors, children and pets.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Seven Days, Seven Projects for a Kitchen that Sells]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[In today’s market, selling a home involves much more than posting a “for-sale” sign in the yard. &nbsp;Preparation is key. In fact, experts agree that property appearance and condition play a big role in the home-sale process. &nbsp;]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[The In-style In-law Suite]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The In-laws. Often, nothing can scare a person more than hearing that they’re coming to visit. &nbsp;But as the years go by, and your parents (or your spouse’s) get older, visits become more frequent and the thought of sharing a home with them becomes a welcome idea. &nbsp;]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Don’t Delay Home Repair Projects]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Increasing costs have become evident in every aspect of our lives. In addition to daily expenses like gas and groceries, home improvement costs are escalating across the nation as well.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Five Home-buying Myths]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[As first-time homebuyers grow curious about the home-buying process, they often turn to friends and family for advice about purchasing a home. While these sources can provide useful tips and information, they also may perpetuate some common home-buying myths.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tips for Insuring Your Home in a Buyer’s Market]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Slow home sales mean more vacant houses are sitting on the market – a situation that can lead to increased insurance risks. In March 2008, approximately 4 million homes were for sale in the U.S., and in the past year the median existing home price has dropped almost 8 percent, reports the National Association of Realtors. That could mean a longer wait to sell your house.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Steps You Can Take To Preserve the Value of Your Home]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[If you’re like most Americans, then your greatest asset is your home. But with recent declines in home values, it may be time to consider options for preserving your home’s value. Since the value of your home is directly tied to its condition, there are steps you can take to help preserve that value.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Affordable Luxury: Living Large in Smaller Spaces]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[When shopping for real estate, bigger used to mean better. &nbsp;But preferences are changing, particularly in a tight economy where every dollar needs to go further. &nbsp;A new aesthetic is taking hold, and it’s been dubbed “affordable luxury.” ]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Simple Steps to Pricing Your Home]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Your home's asking price is one of the first pieces of information that buyers will want to know about your property. Price it too high and you'll scare them away. If it's too low you risk losing money.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Now is the Perfect Time for Real Estate Investing]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[We all understand the income potential of investing in real estate. Some people decide to buy apartments or commercial buildings to rent and manage themselves. This can be rewarding, but can also be a lot of work. What if you could have the benefits of a commercial investment, but without the many subsequent responsibilities?]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Drowning in Mortgage Debt?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[While news reports continue to forecast rising foreclosure rates, there may be a solution for homeowners who think they’re trapped in a mortgage with no way out. Distressed homeowners already have plenty of legal firepower on their side...they just don’t know it. ]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Secrets of the Home Sale]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[With the inventory of unsold homes at continued high levels, homeowners are going to great lengths to differentiate and distinguish their home. According to experts, there are a few simple tricks that can help create a more appealing space and a more attractive listing in today’s increasingly competitive market.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Buying or Selling in Today’s Market? Internet Paves the Path to Real Estate Success]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Home buyers and sellers – the relationship may seem like it should be more adversarial than ever, given the current market.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Five Ways to Save Money While Improving Your Home's Energy Efficiency]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The warning letters have already started filling mailboxes across the country. This winter, Americans will face higher utility bills than ever before.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Home Improvements that Actually Save You Money]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Don’t believe that spending money can actually save you money? When it comes to home improvement, investing in cost-effective upgrades can actually save you a bundle in the long-run. ]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Home Equity Basics]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Purchasing a home is a huge event in anyone’s life. It’s an investment that, over time, will yield you a significant profit.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Save Your Home from Foreclosure]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Are you two months or more past due on your mortgage payments and sweating it out? ]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Everyone Ought to Know About Moving Companies]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[So it’s time to move and you’re excited, but it’s a lot of work getting all your stuff from one location to the next. Hiring a moving company can help reduce the stress of moving and professionals help make sure your items get to wherever you are going safely.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Find the Best Deal on Refinancing Your Home]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Do you have a balloon mortgage that is coming due or an adjustable rate mortgage payment that has been steadily creeping up as interest rates change? ]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Moving Tips That Will Eliminate Stress]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Moving is such an exciting time as you look forward to acquainting yourself with your new home. But along with the excitement comes the long list of things to do.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bad Credit and Home Refinance]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates are at historic lows, and it seems like everyone’s jumping on the refinance bandwagon these days. But is it really a good idea for people with bad credit?]]></description>
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