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With California experiencing the worst drought in hundreds of years, water conservation is becoming a hot topic across the United States. A few simple ways you can reduce the amount of water used in your household are: Water your outdoor plants and grass between the hours of 10:00pm and 6:00am to decrease the evaporation rate.…

According to a new report from Sentier Research, the median household income has increased over the last three years, jumping to 3.8% in June, and averaging $53,891. Although median income has increased, it is still considered to be 3.1% below the mid-2009 high of $55,589. Gordon Green, a partner at Sentier, stated that “even though…

Painting the interior of your home is a big job, but if you know what you’re doing, you can save hundreds by not hiring a professional painter. A few ways you can get a professional look without spending a significant amount of money are: Remove everything out of the room, including light fixtures and floor…

While the charm and character of an aged house can be very appealing, there are a few things to look for when considering buying an older home. Termites- a home inspection can usually rule out if the home has termites or not, but older homes are more likely to have had leaks in the past…

According to recent data, home prices grew 0.8% in June from the previous month and increased 5.5% from June 2013. Data shows that half of the 40 largest metropolitan cities have reported positive monthly improvement. Miami and San Francisco specifically have experienced large monthly gains, increasing as much as 11.8%. States such as Texas, Nevada,…

Wood fences are the perfect way to create a safe place for your children or animals to play, or even just allow more privacy to your backyard. While fences are an added perk to any home, they need to be regularly maintained  in order to keep them looking good and working efficiently for many years…

Mortgage delinquencies have fallen for the 10th consecutive quarter in the U.S., decreasing approximately 20% in just the last year. According to a recent report from TransUnion, millennials are helping to keep the delinquency rate down. Millennials have the lowest delinquency rate among all ages right now, averaging 2.43%. The head of financial services for…

Fixing small problems today in your home can end up saving you thousands of dollars in the future. Experts have given tips to help save money and avoid major catastrophe by addressing small tasks when problems arise. If your electricity bill is much higher than it should be consider checking the insulation on your exterior…

According to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo’s Housing Market Index, this month’s builder confidence for new single-family homes jumped two points, averaging 55, the highest level seen since the beginning of the year. August is the third consecutive month that the Housing Market Index has experienced an increase. The Chairman for the NAHB,…

States such as Arizona and Florida are among the most-popular locations in which to retire, according to research. As reported by TopRetirements.com, there are other less-known locations that are worthy of exploration. A few cities that are great locations for older Americans are: Greenville, North Carolina, Greenville is a growing city with mild weather and…