If you haven't already organized your tax credit documents, get to it! Homebuyers now have an extra three months to finish qualifying for federal tax incentives after the Senate, on June 9, approved the proposed homebuyer tax credit extension, according to the Associated Press. The move by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid would give buyers until... [Read more...]

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Have you ever held a get-together at your home with comfortable lounging nooks, hor d'oeuvres and other refreshments all set up throughout the homeĀ  only to find everyone inevitably gathered in the kitchen? Why does this happen? This was the question asked by the folks at This Old House Magazine before they decided to write an informative five-part outline on... [Read more...]

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After months and months of deliberation, you've decided that the siding for the investment home that you're remodeling is going to be stucco instead f brick or vinyl. But is cement mix stucco or EIFS (synthetic) stucco the best option for this particular home? Cement mix stucco is a mixture of sand, a small quantity of lime, Portland cement and water. According... [Read more...]

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