Monthly Archives: February 2011

Could 2011 be the end of the housing crash?

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Kaira West

In yesterday’s Wall Street Journal, experts reported that there are plenty of signs that point to the housing market finally bottoming out and moving into rebound mode this year. Property investors slowly filtered out of the market after they watched … Continue reading →

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Remodeling Costs Versus Resale Value

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Kaira West

One of the questions I am most commonly asked is which home improvement projects will add the most value to a home.  Every year, Remodeling Magazine publishes an annual report on the relationship between remodeling costs and resale value.  Brian … Continue reading →

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Get a FREE Redbox DVD Rental This Thursday, 2/24

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Kaira West

Redbox is running a promotion that will award you a free rental on 2/24/11 if you “like” their Facebook page.  Once you like the page, you can find the code for your free rental on their “Freebie” tab.  Go to … Continue reading →

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How Overpricing Your Home Can Cost You

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Kaira West

One of the most critical factors to consider when putting your home on the market is price.  While we all want top dollar for our property, pricing it too high can be detrimental to the sale process and set us … Continue reading →

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Meditation May Actually Change the Brain

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Kaira West

Getty Images Recent studies have shown that people who meditated for about 30 minutes a day for eight weeks had measurable changes in gray-matter density in parts of the brain associated with memory, sense of self, empathy, and stress.  Sindya … Continue reading →

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What Radon Contamination Means to You

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Kaira West

Pillar to Post has shared some excellent information with us regarding radon contamination.  Following are some important questions and answers about radon that are worth a read. What is Senate Bill 1025? SB 1025 Requireed the Real Estate Agency to … Continue reading →

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