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Is it Time to Buy Instead of Rent?
Over the past few years there has been a lot of bad news when it comes to the housing market. With the economic crisis and the real estate tumble many home owners lost their homes to foreclosure and even many more have been under water for the last few years. For...
Winterizing Your Home
As temperatures begin to drop throughout most of the country, it is time to begin thinking about winterizing your home for the cold winter months ahead. Most things that should be on your home winterizing list cost very little or nothing and can save you hundreds or...
The Benefits of Energy Efficient Lighting
When building a new home many people think to ask for energy efficient windows, doors, appliances and furnaces but many times forget to think about the savings they can receive from energy efficient lighting. In the past CFL light bulbs have received a bad image for...
How Do You Prevent Concrete From Spalling?
How do you prevent the concrete around your new home from spalling? It is a question for the ages, a question that has been asked by home buyers before you and will be asked by home buyers long after you are gone. The simple answer - you don't. Most contractors will...
What New Home Features do People Want?
Having an idea of what new home features most people are wanting will help you as you think about building a new home or buying a new home. Knowing the features most people are looking for will help you find a home that will hold its value over time and will appeal to...
What Makes an Energy Efficient Home?
When talking about energy efficient homes the entire house needs to be viewed as a complete system rather than looking at each component individually. As most people are aware, there are several different factors that go into making a home energy efficient. Some of...
What to Look For When Buying Utah Townhomes
For many people, Utah townhomes are an affordable option for their first home. Buying a first home is always a big decision and there are usually many things to consider. Some of the things to consider when buying a townhome include the location, number of bedrooms,...
Benefits of the GreenLean Construction Process
The GreenLean Construction process was invented by UpDwell Homes. GreenLean builds a stronger, more energy efficient home with less construction waste. Energy efficiency is one of the most important considerations to think about when purchasing or building a new home....
Improving Your Credit Score
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