General Interest

Nov. 12, 2012

Changing the Lock is Key

There are times when you need to change the locks on your home to protect your family and possessions. It should always be considered when you move into a new home; when keys are lost, stolen or unreturned; or a cleaning or other service provider hasn't returned the key.

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Nov. 5, 2012

Water Damage - Covered or Not?

A number of things can cause water damage to a home and it's important to know whether they're covered by your insurance policy. Some water damage may be covered and other may not be. Generally, you need an incident to invoke coverage rather than something gradual due to lack …

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Oct. 8, 2012

Who Do You Call?

While the Internet is a great resource to locate information about food, travel and a number of other things, it isn't necessarily the best place to find a local service provider.

Sure, you can run the search, get quick results and may even see some fairly impressive websites. …

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Sept. 24, 2012

Study Shows 25 Percent of Americans Would Delay Home Purchase until after Election

When it comes to buying a home, 25 percent of Americans would like to know who the next president will be before they would feel totally comfortable putting their money down, according to a recent poll conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of MortgageMarvel.com. Another 53 percent said the …

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Sept. 24, 2012

FHA Reminds Lenders to Speed Insurance Payments for Borrowers

In the wake of Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana and Mississippi last month, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is reminding its approved lenders to quickly release hazard insurance payments so struggling families can rebuild their homes.

FHA recently published a Mortgagee Letter to reinforce its existing policy requiring lenders …

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Sept. 24, 2012

Report: Foreclosure Shouldn't Mean Losing Your Right to Vote

Recently, the Fair Elections Legal Network released a report “Lose Your Home, Keep Your Vote: How to Protect Voters Caught Up in Foreclosure.” The report highlights the confusion victims of foreclosure may face when determining how they can cast a ballot this November and lays out practical answers for election …

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Sept. 21, 2012

Simple Solutions for a Ship-Shape Home

(ARA) - Everyone wants an immaculate home, but not everyone wants to spend their free time scrubbing and straightening. The reality revealed in a recent Good Housekeeping magazine study is that the average homeowner spends roughly 19 hours a week cleaning.

Wish you could reclaim some of those precious …

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Sept. 19, 2012

Easy Ways to Improve Your Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom

(ARA) - Good lighting is not something most people think much about until they don't have it. Living in a well-lit room is a much more pleasurable experience than trying to cook, read, entertain or do just about anything in a dark, shadowy space.

The American Lighting Association offers …

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Sept. 5, 2012

Is this the end of a 25-year run for stainless steel?

Is this the end of a 25-year run for stainless steel? End of an era?

 

"Major manufacturers are placing bets on different potential successors to the shiny, upscale appliance finish, which surprised everyone with its resilience."

"It is a pivotal moment in kitchen design: While …

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Aug. 28, 2012

Sea Pines Resort eyes new $12M clubhouse

Beautiful Sea Pines resort just got better! With a new $12M clubhouse renovations worth being eyed for this already wonderful Plantation Club, things will get much better. change for the better couldn't get any better than this.

 

 

"Some recreational amenities within Sea Pines are …

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