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Most Common Construction Defects

Construction defects is the name given to any deficiency in the designing planning and building of a home. The end result is that either the building is not constructed properly or if it is built, it does not provide the buyer with the purpose for which it was bought. There are four main categories in which construction defects can be …

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3 Common Mistakes Home Sellers Should Avoid

Selling a house today is not an easy task to do. Several factors contribute to making it difficult including higher unemployment rates, uncertainty and downturn in the economy, reduction in work hours and the decline of house values at double digit rates. More homes are being sold today as compared to the last year. Even then, sellers must be willing …

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Real Estate Professionals Share First-Time Buyer Tips

Real estate investment is indeed a critical decision to make and you must make sure that you know the right tactics to make it worthwhile. A few real estate professionals surveyed a few properties recently and shared certain tips that can help first-time home buyers make more informed decisions. For first time buyers, home hunting comes with high levels of …

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Tips to Take Advantage of the Real Estate Market

Buying a home is one of the most significant investments you make in your life, especially if it is the very first time you are buying a house. The real estate market has started to pick up again after the housing crash, and it is at an all time high. So is this a good time to buy a home? …

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Interior Design & Color Trends for 2013

With the economic downturn of 2008, the interior design industry found that homeowner’s stopped purchasing furniture and remodeling their homes. The majority of people stopped spending on home décor due to their uncertainty of the economy. During this time, they also watched as their savings and retirement accounts took substantial hits. According to Julie Rogowski (vice president) of the Boston Design Center …