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If you get more value in the process, consider it a bonus, but don’t make ROI your prime directive.  Take a look at this interesting article and let me know if we can answer any questions.

http://www.inman.com/opinion/guest-perspective/2012/03/20/9-home-renovation-ideas-increase-livability

Home builders are getting ready for a stronger construction season, filing for the most building permits in more than three years, in another sign of recovery in the long-battered housing market.

http://money.cnn.com//2012/03/20/real_estate/housing-construction/index.htm

The $26 billion foreclosure settlement has finally been given the green light, making it possible for roughly two million of the nation’s hardest hit borrowers to see a significant reduction in their mortgage payments.

http://money.cnn.com//2012/04/09/real_estate/mortgage-settlement-faq/index.htm

Did you know that April is Lawn & Garden month?  In honor of Lawn and Garden month, we wanted to share this article to help you prepare your lawn and garden for a beautiful spring. Feel free to share your green thumb tricks and tips here as well.

http://www.american-lawns.com/lawns/5_steps_to_a_perfect_lawn.html

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage dropped near its all-time low, making home-buying and refinancing a bargain for those who can qualify.

http://money.cnn.com//2012/03/30/real_estate/FHA-loans/index.htm

Should you get a paint job or a new furnace?  As suggested in this article,

the project that could cause the most damage and expense if left unfixed is the priority.

http://money.cnn.com/2012/02/03/pf/home_repair.moneymag/index.htm

The typical seller tenure in home from 2001 to 2008 was 6 years.  In 2011, the typical seller sold their home after owning it after 9 years.  Be sure to look at the full article for more statistics on the motivation for selling.

http://economistsoutlook.blogs.realtor.org/2012/01/25/tenure-in-the-home-and-motivation-for-selling/

You don’t have to be underwater on your mortgage to feel trapped in your home.

Take a look at this link for some great tips.

http://money.cnn.com/2012/01/20/real_estate/home_remodeling.moneymag/index.htm

80% of remodelers surveys said that the most commonly installed energy related product they used was low-e windows.  Check out the rest of the findings here:

http://eyeonhousing.wordpress.com/2012/01/26/windows-insulation-top-list-of-energy-efficient-products-used-by-remodelers/

Mortgage loan applications recently surged 23%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.  Are you taking advantage of the record-low interest rates?

http://money.cnn.com/2012/01/18/real_estate/mortgage_rates/index.htm