Understand home security systems’ price, installation, and options. What you’ll pay A home security system’s price comes in two forms. First, there’s the equipment cost, which can vary from $250 to $700, depending on the options you choose. Some companies may offer a basic package at a deep discount just to get your business. They… [Read More]
Do-It-Yourself Home Security Check: 5 Essential Steps
Conduct a do-it-yourself home security check by walking around your house to assess what needs to be done to reduce the risk of a break-in. 1. Keep your home well-maintained on the outside. Burglars want an easy target. Stand on the street outside your house and ask yourself: Does my property look neglected, hidden, or… [Read More]
Existing-home sales in 2013 were strongest in 7 years
Existing-home sales last year hit their highest level since 2006 as the housing market continued to stabilize, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported. Compared to 2012, existing-home sales in 2013 increased by 9.1 percent to 5.09 million, marking the strongest performance since 2006, “when sales reached an unsustainably high 6.48 million at the close… [Read More]
10 Ways to Share the Joy During the Holiday Season
10 WAYS TO SHARE THE JOY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON 1. Mend a broken relationship with a friend or relative during the holidays. 2. Every night of the holiday season, before going to bed, ask yourself, “Whose life did I make brighter today?” 3. Offer to run holiday errands for an elderly friend or relative…. [Read More]
9 Surprising Things That Add Value to Your House
9 Surprising Things That Add Value to Your House By: Dona DeZube Published: December 3, 2013 A home’s value is dependent on many things. Here are nine factors you might not have thought about. 1. Surf Breaks Being within a mile of a surf break (a spot where surf-able waves happen) adds about $106,000 to… [Read More]
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