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Pricing Your Kitchen Remodel – 5 Factors to Keep in Mind

By Lisa M Loeffler on August 4th, 2010
Homeowners who are looking to remodel their kitchen should keep the following factors—that can significantly affect the price of their remodel—in mind as they begin to make plans to upgrade their kitchen. ... [Continue Reading]

10 Ways to Make Your House Worth More

By Lisa M Loeffler on June 16th, 2010
Kendra Todd, host of My House Is Worth What?, tells you how to set your home apart and get the maximum price for your property. ... [Continue Reading]

Realtors Use MLS to Help Buyers Spot ‘Green’ Properties

By Lisa M Loeffler on April 26th, 2010
Marketing and identifying green homes just got easier for home buyers and sellers with the new Green MLS Tool Kit. The National Association of Realtors now offers the tool kit to help Realtors add a green initiative to their local multiple listing service (MLS). ... [Continue Reading]

Change is good! What changes are you making?

By Lisa M Loeffler on January 26th, 2010
What changes can you make to positively move your business forward? Without getting overwhelmed with the idea of restructuring your entire business model, think of simple changes, or additions, you can make that will positively and effectively grow your business. ... [Continue Reading]

Tim and Julie Harris Real Estate University Interview

By Lisa M Loeffler on August 6th, 2009
Last week I had the distinct pleasure of sitting in on an interview with Tim Harris. ... [Continue Reading]

Window Treatment Dilemmas…Solved

By Valerie on May 13th, 2009
This week, the Washinton Post’s home and garden section features a massive Q&A with designer (and window-treatment expert) Claire Schwab. This extensive and informative article covers everything from decorating decisions to what kind of mounting hardware to use…and when to call in a pro. The accompanying slideshow catalogs some popular window treatment choices, and even ... [Continue Reading]

Going green = getting green!

By Valerie on April 29th, 2009
Find out how going green can save you money.  As detailed in this article from the Wall Street Journal, the federal government is giving tax credits for energy-efficient and renewable-energy home improvements.  As it turns out, helping the planet can help your pocketbook, too! ... [Continue Reading]

Google 411

By Valerie on April 29th, 2009
This is something you may want to have and use ! I still remember when the telephone company charged me $1.50 to get a phone number from information ! My compliments to Google ! Just leave it up to Google to come up with something like this!!! Here’s a number worth putting in your cell ... [Continue Reading]

World's Most Unusual Hotels

By Tracey on February 25th, 2009
Planning on doing any traveling soon? You might want to bypass the big chain hotels and go for something a little more eclectic. The Telegraph highlights 17 curious accommodations around the world, including a bullfighting ring, a cold war-era bunker, an igloo and a converted helicopter. ... [Continue Reading]

Aren’t You Glad You’re Reading This Online?

By Tracey on February 23rd, 2009
Printed newspapers have been a seemingly untouchable institution for more than a century…but for how much longer? Silicon Alley Insider did the math and figures that the cost of printing and delivering the New York Times for one year costs more than giving every subscriber a free Amazon Kindle. ... [Continue Reading]
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