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Golf-course professionals and turf specialists have come together to provide a few tips to help achieve the ideal lawn. Experts suggest mowing your lawn high and frequently with well-maintained, sharp blades to ensure the grass grows back greener and disease free. Another tip is to avoid mowing your lawn when it has recently rained, or there…

When considering buying a home, it is always wise to know a few negotiating tips to help ensure you get what you want from the transaction. Experts have provided a few tips to assist you when buying a home: Try to get pre-approved, so sellers know you are serious. Offer the price that you think…

According to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, builder confidence has increased significantly this month, jumping to 53, the largest number seen since January. Conditions seem to be good for home sales this month causing builder confidence to grow. The NAHB Chairman, Kevin Kelly said “an improving job market goes hand-in-hand…

Many areas in the U.S. experience harsh summers with prolonged heat waves, little or too much rain and severe weather. Knowing some gardening tips during these weather events can be key to raising a healthy and eye-pleasing garden. A few tips to help your garden survive harsh summer weather are: Watch the weather forecast so…

According to a new rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, heirs will now be able to take over mortgages from homeowners who have passed away. The rule states that when the home borrower dies, the heir can then be added to the mortgage without activating the CFPB’s Ability-to-Repay rule. The CFPB Director, Richard Cordray…

Keeping the environment clean is more than just a fad, it is something everyone should be practicing in order to keep our planet healthy and safe, for ourselves and future generations. There are minor changes you can incorporate at home that will help maintain a healthier planet. Some ways homeowners can go green at home…

There are many factors that play a role when considering your home’s value. Developing an accurate picture of your home’s worth will guarantee you are not cheating yourself or potential buyers in a transaction. A few factors to consider when establishing the value of your home are location- one of the most important factors to…

Becoming a new homeowner is a fun and exciting time for most, but many new owners make the mistake of not calculating less-obvious expenses, putting them in financial strain months down the road. Experts have listed a few expenses that all new homeowners should add into their budgets: Getting your locks changed- while this is…

It is always beneficial to make an effort to save money on your electricity bill without spending large up-front costs. Experts have compiled a list of simple, inexpensive methods to help lower your electricity bill: Make sure your house is sealed- sealing any cracks or spaces can help reduce energy costs by approximately 15-30%. Use…

According to the latest Census Bureau report, the number of homeowners age 50 and up has increased over the last 10 years, and is expected to continue growing as the economy strengthens. The report shows that from 1998-2001 47% of older Americans, age 50 and above, have mortgages. That number has increased 10% from the…