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Porches that have served for years as a place to relax and cool down with a glass of iced tea are now even more important to homeowners who use them as an outdoor retreat where families gather to enjoy a meal or cool summer breeze.Whether remodeling or selling your home, the National ...

Pending home sales are picking up and remain at their highest level, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said more buyers than usual entered this yearÎÞëÊÓÆµ™s competitive spring market compared with the last two years.ÎÞëÊÓÆµœDemand appears to be ...

Whether youÎÞëÊÓÆµ™re a first time home buyer or thinking about re-financing your current mortgage, itÎÞëÊÓÆµ™s important to know the difference between the interest rate and annual percentage rate (APR) when applying for a loan.Andrew Corfont, vice president and marketing director at Community Bank ...

Decked out for summer entertaining

A popular setting for summer gatherings and outdoor entertainment, decks can last for years to come with a little elbow grease and routine maintenance.Whether made of wood, vinyl or composite, experts say tending to your deck annually will ensure that small repairs donÎÞëÊÓÆµ™t turn into big ...

As cooler temperatures continue to linger, experts say itÎÞëÊÓÆµ™s a good time for homeowners to check if their air conditioner is working properly before warm weather arrives by getting a precision tuneup.The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that more than three million HVAC systems fail each ...

Wet basements can be prevented

Heavy storms or steady rain can have the potential to leave homeowners with a wet basement throughout the spring and summer months.Mark Luba, marketing director at BakerÎÞëÊÓÆµ™s Waterproofing and Foundation Repair in Bentleyville, said to help prevent water from entering a basement, homeowners need ...