Real Estate News
If the cold and wind are keeping you indoors this season, there are a slew of small household projects that can have significant impact on the family’s comfort and ease of living. Martha Stewart Living suggests 21 simple ways to divide and conquer oft-forgotten areas. Create a calendar using sticky post-its to map out important dates and goals. Keep emergency road supplies ready to go in the … [Read More...]
Elle Decor Fireplaces add aesthetic appeal to the house as well as warmth throughout the winter season. While traditional fireplaces need ventilation, there are new types on the retail market that do not. Smoke-free fuels derived from eco-friendly, plant-based bio-ethanol can be utilized in rooms where ventilation is not available. The Fire Line Automatic from Planika features a 31″-long, … [Read More...]
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For households that choose not to own a personal vehicle, urban centers that provide public transportation systems and amenities like retail stores, schools, and entertainment within close distance can be ideal places to live and work. 24/7 Wall St. compiled a list of the top 10 best places to reside, sans automobile: Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (#10) Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA Salt … [Read More...]
If the real estate market has hit bottom on the East coast, then there’s nowhere to go but up. The Wall Street Journal reports that cost-conscious buyers are not just surfacing in and around New York suburbs. They’re “storming” the market. In Westchester County, the number of buyers in contract for homes has dramatically increased. Contracted houses priced under $500,000 … [Read More...]
Seattle Times When architect, painter, and photographer David Hall constructed his work studio in the Samish River flood plain, he drew the curiosity and admiration of others in his craft. The 448-square-foot backyard box, built in the spring of 2010 for $106,000, is all things flexible. Hall and his wife first moved to the town of Edison in 1974, when they purchased their first house. They’ve … [Read More...]
Homeowners who want to refresh their kitchen spaces often hire professionals to tackle the job. Before consulting with a remodeler, homeowners can save time and money by doing some initial research of their own. Homestyler.com is one of many web tools that enable the user to design floor plans, insert furniture and appliances, and visualize spaces in 2D. If you can see the end result in your … [Read More...]
Samsung showcases its newest in technology — a prototype of the transparent smart window. Imagine accessing travel plans, recipes, television programs, music, and photos in one place. The company believes that this see-through LCD screen is the future. Not only does it connect people to the outside world, it also puts the power of technology within the touch of our … [Read More...]
If you’re starting a small or large-scale renovation project in your home, why not chronicle the process? With a few photos and an interesting story, you can enter the DIY Reader Remodel Contest 2012 sponsored by This Old House. The top winner will receive a grand prize of $5,000 and a 2012 GMC Sierra. Five runners up will each win a prize of $1,000. Whether you’re embarking on remodeling one … [Read More...]
Rental payments matter to credit bureaus, and households with stellar histories will be rewarded, according to The New York Times. Experian, one of the three major credit-reporting firms, included on-time rent payments to millions of last year’s credit reports. In 2012, the company plans to track late payments and other delinquencies. Currently, Experian’s data comes predominantly … [Read More...]
