February 2012 .
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February 2012 . |
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Beautifully maintained 2/2/2 - Totally landscaped around home, wooded lots on both sides.
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A Word from Carol A Lenders Appraisal Many sellers think the price of their home is determined solely by what they will accept and what the buyer will pay. There is one more variable that can influence the selling price of a home assuming a bank loan is involved -- the lender's appraisal. To protect the interest of their investors, the buyer's mortgage lender hires a licensed appraiser to give their professional opinion of what the property is worth on a given day. Home appraisers compare the features and amenities of the property with neighboring homes of comparable size that have
December Existing Homes Sales Show Up Trend Existing-home sales continued on an uptrend in December, rising for three consecutive months and remaining above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The latest monthly data shows total existing-home sales1 rose 5.0 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.61 million in December from a downwardly revised 4.39 million in November, and are 3.6 percent higher than the 4.45 million-unit level in December 2010. The estimates are based on completed transactions from multiple listing services that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops.
Keep Your Cat From Scratching Furniture Use our four step process
to prevent scratching.
Stopping your cat from scratching is like trying to keep a squirrel from gathering nuts: You won’t succeed. It's what cats are programmed to do. But with our four-step process, you can train your cat to scratch his post instead of the furniture.
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Spring Herb Gardening Most herbs are resistant to disease and insect attack.
Spring is the perfect time to grow fresh herbs and an easy way to add organic touches to your garden. If you’re eager to get gardening in the countdown to spring, why not try a windowsill herb garden? Many herbs adapt quite well to growing inside and can be taken outside when the weather warms up.
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sold during the past several months. A standard appraisal also takes the condition of the home into account. If repairs are needed or code violations exist, the appraiser subtracts these factors from the value of the home. Improvements or renovations add value to the home. All the factors are then tallied and a final "opinion of the value" is given. We can work to minimize the risks associated with the appraisal process by providing you with a market analysis, and taking into account issues that an appraiser customarily factors into value.
 Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said these are early signs of what may be a sustained recovery. “The pattern of home sales in recent months demonstrates a market in recovery,” he said. “Record low mortgage interest rates, job growth and bargain home prices are giving more consumers the confidence they need to enter the market.” For all of 2011, existing-home sales rose 1.7 percent to 4.26 million from 4.19 million in 2010. According to Freddie Mac, the national average commitment rate for a 30-year, conventional, fixed-rate Read More
How To Avoid Teething Mishaps With Your Puppy
Most puppies chew to ease tooth and gum pain, not to intentionally destroy. So your pup will likely enjoy gnawing on a few good chew toys as much as, if not more than, your Jimmy Choo
heels. But if your pet keeps sinking her teeth into one, take it away,
firmly tell her "no," and replace the shoe with one of her toys.
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Everyone knows fresh herbs are best for cooking, as they can turn a simple dish into a memorable, aromatic meal. However herbs have many uses. They make wonderful teas, such as chamomile, bee balm (Monarda) and mint teas, which aid in digestion. Some are believed to have medicinal properties like purple cone flower (Echinacea), a popular cold remedy and common garden perennial. Read More |
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Sudoku The New Addiction! Just in case you've never played before. The object of the game is to fit the numbers 1-9 in the correct orders. You need to fill a number from 1 to 9 in every blank cell. A number must appear only once in each row, column and 3x3 block. Sounds easy enough. Don't give up. Once you get the hang of it, its very fun and challenges your brain. (If you don't see the game on the left please try refreshing your screen. You can use F5 or your refresh button.) |
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Carol J. Van Wagner, GRI, E-Pro, AHS, CeMS |
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