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How To Make Compost
Courtesy of Southern States Did you know that environmental experts estimate that kitchen and yard wastes comprise 25% of the refuse in landfills? These materials
Americans Are Driving Until They Qualify Again, and Builders Are Responding
Courtesy of Realtor.com Home builders are applying for permits to build houses in the “exurbs” more than any other area of the country, another sign
Why Are Property Title Searches Important?
Courtesy of Realtor.com For sellers to sell your property, you must have what is called “marketable title.” This legal term basically means that there are no
Sustainable Vegetable Gardening
Summer brings with it ripe red, juicy tomatoes, crispy bell peppers and bright yellow squash – just to name a few of the many fresh
Got Sticker Shock? These 5 Factors Are Influencing a Home’s Asking Price
Courtesy of Realtor.com Ever gotten excited about a house for sale, then looked at the price and thought, “Are they out of their minds?” Yeah, us
Planning And Planting Your Garden To Attract Bees
Courtesy of Southern States Bees play a critical role in our food system. When we think of bees, we first think of honey, but actually
The Home Appraisal Process: What to Expect as a Buyer
Courtesy of Realtor.com The home appraisal process is just a formality when buying real estate, right? You’ve found the house you love and put in
Yes, It Is Time to Start Planning Spring Landscape Upgrades
Courtesy of Classic-Equine Equipment While it’s still cold and wet, now is a great time to collect all those seed catalogs and gardening books and
8 Habits All Successful Home Sellers Have in Common
Courtesy of Realtor.com What’s the secret of selling your home fast, and for top dollar? Keeping your house looking fantastic, of course! To achieve that, most successful home sellers
Natural Disasters Are Becoming More Frequent—and They Could Affect You
Courtesy of Realtor.com Bad news for just about everyone in the U.S.: Natural disasters have become more frequent over the past few years. For the
Mortgage Rates Stay Subdued, Bringing Relief to Slumping Housing Market
Courtesy of Realtor.com Americans flocked to line up financing for home purchases as rates for home loans remained favorable, suggesting the recent housing downturn may
America’s Most Dangerous Tool: Don’t Get Maimed in the Name of Home Improvement
Courtesy of Realtor.com A recent report from home-improvement site Porch reveals how DIYers most commonly injure themselves. Researchers analyzed data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System,
Selling a House in the Winter May Be the Best Decision Ever
Courtesy of Realtor.com Spring is generally the most popular time of year to sell a house, with hordes of buyers looking to move into a
Why Are Home Sales Falling? What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
Courtesy of Realtor.com Home sales should be surging. The economy is booming and more people are earning good-sized paychecks again. Millennials are starting to settle down and