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Check out your refi mortgage options.

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:13:18 -0600

Have You Seen Your Refi and Mortgage Options Lately?

Three good reasons to warm up to a refinance this spring. Read

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Use energy monitors to cut your energy cost.

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:18:56 -0600

Energy Monitors: Seeing is Believing — and Saving

Energy monitors make managing your power consumption enjoyable and easy to do. Read

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Energy rebates from your utility company could save you money.

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:23:39 -0600

Energy Rebates From Your Utility Help You Manage Rising Energy Costs

Surprise: Your utility may offer big-time energy rebates to offset the cost of energy-efficient retrofits. Read

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Neat energy saving ideas.

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:03:15 -0600

9 Unexpected Energy (and Money) Savers

Here are a few surprising and simple ways to cut your energy bill this season. Read

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You may be able to lower property taxes

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:06:56 -0600

Appeal Your Property Tax Bill

To successfully appeal your property tax bill, you first need to do a bit of sleuthing into your real estate assessment. Read

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7 maintenance tips every homeowner should know.

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:09:58 -0600

Home Maintenance 101: 7 Things Every Home Owner Should Know

It’s back-to-school time, and the perfect season to bone up on your home owner basics: standard DIY know-how that’ll keep your household running smoothly, day in and day out. Read

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Congress should reauthorized National Flood Insurance

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 07:57:25 -0600

Tell Congress to Reauthorize National Flood Insurance

On Sept. 30, 2011, the National Flood Insurance Program, which provides flood insurance to 5.6 million homes and businesses, will expire. If Congress doesn’t renew this program before then, 21,000 communities in the United States won’t have an affordable option to protect themselves from flooding. Read

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New label "Most Efficient" added to applicances.

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:04:05 -0600

New ‘Most Efficient’ Label Adds Tier to Energy Star Ratings

For me, buying appliances is a balancing act — I want to buy reasonably efficient appliances, but I still need to balance my checkbook at the end of the month. Read

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New plan to shore up the housing market

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 08:20:29 -0600

Legislator Plans to Reinvigorate Housing Market with $20,000 Forgivable Loans

In an effort to jumpstart the sagging housing market, Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY) plans to introduce legislation after the August recess that would provide up to $20,000 to nearly two million prospective home owners. Not since the Homestead Act of 1862 has a piece of legislation had the potential to make millions of Americans home owners while shoring up a housing glut that continues to weigh down the recovery. Read

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Power roof vents save money

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:09:55 -0600

Power-Assisted Roof Vents: Lose the Heat and Save the Money

A power-assisted roof vent gives your attic air flow a boost, reducing moisture buildup and possibly lowering energy costs. Read

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Pests can ruin your yard

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:02:39 -0600

Keep Backyard Pests from Eating Your Greens

Backyard pests—squirrels, rabbits, moles—can destroy your landscaping and lawns. Here’s how to get rid of the ravenous critters. Read

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Water Damange What to Keep What to toss

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:03:36 -0600

Water Damage: What to Salvage? What to Toss?

Water damage doesn’t have to be fatal. Here’s a guide to which items to keep and which to toss. Read

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Myths about mortgage interest deduction

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:54:12 -0600

7 Mortgage Interest Deduction Myths

Think losing the mortgage interest deduction would be no big deal? We bust seven myths to show why the cost is bigger than you think. Read

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Radon Test DYI or hire it done

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:15:32 -0600

Radon Test: DIY or Professional?

Plan to conduct a radon test in your home, if you haven’t already. As the second leading cause of lung cancer, concentrated radon gas is nothing to ignore. Read

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Promote Home Ownership

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:37:39 -0600

It Pays to Support Responsible Homeownership

Helping others become homeowners protects your home’s value and builds stronger communities. Read

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