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You’re thirsty. You grab a glass from the cabinet, walk over to your kitchen sink, and fill ‘er up. Ever wonder what goes into that glass? An Environmental Working Group website now gives users the ability to see what chemicals and/or contaminants are in your drinking water, by searching by zip code. We did a [...]

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We’ve posted a lot about the first time home buyer tax credit lately, but what about some other tax credits related to real estate? Energy efficiency can not only gain you tax credits, but also confidence in that you are helping the environment, and energy savings long-term.
We came across this really cool guide to energy-efficiency [...]

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I enjoy home decorating and making our house feel more like a home, and with that, making every dollar count! There are many things you can do to update your home on the cheap, while making it look like you spent a lot of money. Here are just a few ideas to get you started [...]

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Maps, back in the day, were used primarily for navigating from Point A to Point B, but since the online world has become this diverse, interactive playground full of really cool tools, maps have taken on a whole new role. Maps can show us information about neighborhoods, schools, home values and how they’ve changed over [...]

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Are you wondering how to save some cash, go green, and cool down? Plant a tree (or two or three)!
I read about this awesome tree calculator in Better Homes & Gardens. Simply visit the website, enter your zip code, the type of tree you are thinking of planting, and the size of the tree. It [...]

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You may remember our previous post introducing the Virginia Homeowners Alliance program (January 2009). This program has only grown in popularity since its inception, and because of the increasing demand for quality content regarding real estate, and helpful tips for home buyers and sellers, the site has undergone an exciting redesign!

If you are a homeowner, [...]

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Moving to a new area can be overwhelming. It can be difficult to figure out how your new lifestyle will compare to your old one, especially in terms of cost of living. To help, I’ve put together a little chart comparing different areas within the Shenandoah Valley. This will assist you in determining where exactly [...]

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Curb appeal is the degree to which your home looks beautiful from the street. Does your home look clean? Is your landscaping ship-shape? Are your walkways swept? Is your carport uncluttered? It is essential to have great curb appeal when listing your home (and it is nice to have when you aren’t selling your home, [...]

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A new website was launched this month (July 2009) with the goal of providing quality real estate news to residents of the Shenandoah Valley. This website was put together by builders and Realtors® in the area. It will provide quarterly statistical reports from government and industry sources, timely news stories, and analysis about the economic [...]

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The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) has launched a radio show that airs throughout many parts of the country. It is also available online, which is a plus for anyone with internet access! The show is called Real Estate Today, and you can start listening now at www.retradio.com.
This show provides consumers with valuable information regarding [...]

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