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Get Rid of Rodents - Once and for All
They might be cute, or they might be big and ugly, but their incessant need to chew is not helping your home. Rodents can do serious damage to your woodwork, wallboard, insulation and siding. The mess they leave in your kitchen cupboard is frustrating, sure, and with the costs of food going up you can't afford to fork out for your furry friends' dinners as well as your own. Read
By: Mike Magner | 25/04/2008 | Real Estate
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Picture Perfect: the Profit is in the Plan
As far as home improvements go, landscaping is a solid investment - in fact, a well designed outdoor project can offer a better return than most of those inside the house. Good landscaping can add between seven and 15 per cent value to your home and has a recovery value of 100 to 200 percent, so shell out now and get it back when you sell. Read
By: Mike Magner | 25/04/2008 | Real Estate
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Build Relationships and Leads Will Follow
Starting out in the real estate business (or any business for that matter) can be a little anxiety inspiring. The initial stage of getting off the ground is always a challenge. There are plenty of ideas out there on how to get new business, but one of the best ways to build your business is by building on the relationships with your current clients. If you offer outstanding service and do the job right, you will get the referrals. Word of mouth is still one of the best marketing tools a business Read
By: Mike Magner | 25/04/2008 | Real Estate
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Easy Payoff With Simple Upgrades
Sometimes home upgrades can seem a daunting task, and on many levels. In the worst case scenario they require vast amounts of time, energy, living disturbance and of course, money. But, there are some simpler approaches to upgrading your home in order to have it looking up to snuff for the real estate market and to, ideally, boost its market value. So, no need to fret. Just consider the following easy upgrades and see what might be manageable for you while you begin to prepare your home for sale Read
By: Mike Magner | 17/03/2008 | Real Estate
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The Party Wall Agreement Isn't All Fun and Games
Before jumping into the purchase of a duplex, there are some legal issues that you'll want to consider. Many are unaware that duplex living is akin to living in a condo, and there are certain agreements that should jointly agreed upon, and on paper, before you sign the dotted line. Read
By: Mike Magner | 13/03/2008 | Real Estate
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The "real" Real Estate Roller Coaster
Buying a home is a process fraught with emotional ups and downs. For most people, it'll will be the most expensive and involved purchase they ever make. Read
By: Mike Magner | 11/03/2008 | Real Estate
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Smaller Homes for Boston?
A failure to accommodate young people in some of the realty markets has happened due to the fact that, nationwide, most homes have become larger and therefore more expensive over the last fifty years. Read
By: Mike Magner | 05/03/2008 | Real Estate
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Understanding Cape Cod Architecture
Americans have always loved a good Cape Cod home. In 1938 when Life magazine asked families to choose their ideal place to live, the Cape Cod design was among those few selected, even when compared to an original modern home by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Read
By: Mike Magner | 05/03/2008 | Real Estate
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The Story Behind Saltbox Architecture
Saltbox homes can convey years of American colonial history in a single glance. With distinctive high pitched asymmetrical roofs, and flat, unadorned exteriors, these homes show how people lived in the nation's earliest days, between the early 16th and late 17th centuries, adjusting their homes as needed to make things easier. Because of their unique features, Saltbox homes are also instantly recognizable, and among the iconic residences of the Northeast coast. Read
By: Mike Magner | 05/03/2008 | Real Estate