bulletFind out if Sex Offenders live close to your house. http://www.familywatchdog.us/
bulletWatch out for scams.  Check it out here before you call a company!
bulletBetter Business Bureau
bulletTo find out about a moving company's complaint history
 
bulletFeng Shui Basics
bulletAvoid clutter
bulletDo not sit with your back to the door
bulletGrow plants.  Silk plants are good substitutes, but do not use dried flowers
bulletDisplay art and photos that make you feel positive.
 
bulletPerformance by Region by Realtor Magazine
(4th Quarter 2003 to 4th Quarter 2004)
 
Region Median Price % Increase
West $278,000 14.1%
Northeast $222,500 13.5%
South $169,700 8.0%
Midwest $151,000 6.9%

 
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Credit report is a key to get good loan rates.  Did you know you can get one free credit report per year?  www.annualcreditreport.com
 

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7 Home Inspection Myths by Realtor Magazine
 

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Sperling's Best Places provides neighborhood profiles and ranks of how different locales fare for stress levels, dating, and other quality-of-life issues.
 

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Expand your knowledge of what goes on during a home inspection and learn what red flags to look out for.  Take a virtual tour of a home to see photos of typical problems found in each area.
 

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How much will you get from your remodeling projects. 
Find out Cost vs. Value report by Realtor Magazine.
 

bulletDon't understand the ins and outs of home loans?  Before you look for a home, check this out.  This website run by the Mortgage Bankers Association.

 		  
bulletAverage mortgage rates (by Freddie Mac)

 
April 6 30 year 15 year
Average Rate 6.43% 6.1%
Fees / Points 0.6 0.5

Moving?  Free utility switching services from Long and Foster!
 

 
Disclaimer:  The above is provided purely for informational purposes.
 
 
 
 

Last Updated: 04/11/2006