Monday, March 29, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Since we had so much rain here last week many of us had water in our basements for the first time. Here is an article I found that might help if you found yourself ankle deep in your basement.
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8 Solutions to Common Wet-Basement Problems
Solving wet-basement problems is one of the most important things you can do to protect the value of your home and health of your family. Read
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
Nab a real estate deal - while you still can.
I just read this very timely article from CNNMoney. Given what's been happenning in our marketplace I think the writer is definitely on point. Here's a preview:
"If you've been holding off on a real estate purchase, glimmers of a turnaround in the housing market may have you wondering if it's finally time to make your move.
While home prices remain low, they're no longer free-falling in most markets. Mortgages are historically cheap. And the sweet tax credit that was offered to new buyers last year has been extended to April 30 and expanded to include current homeowners too." (Full article) http://tiny.cc/qgXKx
"If you've been holding off on a real estate purchase, glimmers of a turnaround in the housing market may have you wondering if it's finally time to make your move.
While home prices remain low, they're no longer free-falling in most markets. Mortgages are historically cheap. And the sweet tax credit that was offered to new buyers last year has been extended to April 30 and expanded to include current homeowners too." (Full article) http://tiny.cc/qgXKx
Friday, March 5, 2010
Survey: Cambridge not so good for apartment renters
Cambridge — Looks like Cambridge might not be the best place for apartment renters, according to ApartmentRatings.com, which released rankings of renter satisfaction for the largest college towns and college cities in the country.
At the bottom of the list, along with Cambridge, were West Lafayette, Ind., San Antonio, Texas, University Park, Pa., Northridge, Calif. and Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
The satisfaction scores were tabulated from thousands of user-submitted ratings provided in 2009 for apartment buildings in the cities and towns of the 100 largest four-year colleges and universities in the United States. In addition to overall satisfaction, users on ApartmentRatings.com can rate their rental experience on a number of specific factors including noise, safety and maintenance, as well as leave comments about their own experience living in the buildings.
Topping the list is Davis, Calif., home to the University of California-Davis, a highly regarded public institution located in Northern California’s Central Valley. UC-Davis’s 30,000 students enjoy the comforts of a university town (population 64,000) and Mediterranean climate, as well as close access to the state capital of Sacramento (11 miles) and cosmopolitan San Francisco (72 miles). Off-campus housing is plentiful and relatively inexpensive when compared to many major metropolitan areas.
Other top-rated college towns include:
Athens, Ga. (University of Georgia)
Ann Arbor, Mich. (University of Michigan)
Amherst , Mass. (University of Massachusetts)
Albany, N.Y. (State University of New York & Excelsior College)
Tuscaloosa, Ala. (University of Alabama)
Madison, Wis. (University of Wisconsin)
Knoxville, Tenn. (University of Tennessee)
Tucson, Ariz. (University of Arizona)
Washington, D.C. (George Washington University, Georgetown University)
The full list of the 85 college towns included in the rankings can be viewed at http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/2010collegetownrankings.
By Staff reports
Wicked Local Cambridge
Posted Mar 04, 2010 @ 11:49 AM
Last update Mar 04, 2010 @ 04:48 PM
At the bottom of the list, along with Cambridge, were West Lafayette, Ind., San Antonio, Texas, University Park, Pa., Northridge, Calif. and Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
The satisfaction scores were tabulated from thousands of user-submitted ratings provided in 2009 for apartment buildings in the cities and towns of the 100 largest four-year colleges and universities in the United States. In addition to overall satisfaction, users on ApartmentRatings.com can rate their rental experience on a number of specific factors including noise, safety and maintenance, as well as leave comments about their own experience living in the buildings.
Topping the list is Davis, Calif., home to the University of California-Davis, a highly regarded public institution located in Northern California’s Central Valley. UC-Davis’s 30,000 students enjoy the comforts of a university town (population 64,000) and Mediterranean climate, as well as close access to the state capital of Sacramento (11 miles) and cosmopolitan San Francisco (72 miles). Off-campus housing is plentiful and relatively inexpensive when compared to many major metropolitan areas.
Other top-rated college towns include:
Athens, Ga. (University of Georgia)
Ann Arbor, Mich. (University of Michigan)
Amherst , Mass. (University of Massachusetts)
Albany, N.Y. (State University of New York & Excelsior College)
Tuscaloosa, Ala. (University of Alabama)
Madison, Wis. (University of Wisconsin)
Knoxville, Tenn. (University of Tennessee)
Tucson, Ariz. (University of Arizona)
Washington, D.C. (George Washington University, Georgetown University)
The full list of the 85 college towns included in the rankings can be viewed at http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/2010collegetownrankings.
By Staff reports
Wicked Local Cambridge
Posted Mar 04, 2010 @ 11:49 AM
Last update Mar 04, 2010 @ 04:48 PM
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Understanding Foundation Problems
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Understanding Foundation Problems
Foundation problems may mean expensive repairs. Here’s what to look for and what you need to know to keep small concerns from becoming big headaches. Read
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