Environmental and health concerns are the top news topics in our country these days. As a society, we are more aware than ever that our choices dictate the quality not only of our own lives, but also possible the lives of those who come after us. On a national level, we practice efforts to reduce the amount of pollution in the air and increase the amount of commercial recycling, and we spend billions of dollars each year in researching ways to minimize our exhaustion of natural resources.
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New homebuyers recieve up to $8,000, existing homeowners recieve up to $6,500.
The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has extended the tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence. It also authorized a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified repeat home buyers.
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What you need to know in order to sell your current home so you can build your dream home!
We’ve all heard the term ‘curb appeal.’ When getting your home ready for sale, it’s the absolute most important goal you should have. Whether you keep your house immaculate out of habit or you have a tendency towards that ‘lived in’ look, there’s always something you can do to give your house that special something that dazzles buyers
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More than ever Americans are reducing, recycling and re-using. However, making a significant change in the human impact on our planet will require more than the three Rs. What is not widely known is that when it comes to the construction industry, new technology has made “green building” more accessible than ever before. There are new ways to build with a smaller carbon footprint and greater energy efficiency. Even better news is that in addition to a healthier environment, these new methods and materials can also save the consumer a lot of money.
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When you select a home plan to build, you not only look for the floor plan that best suits your needs, but you also search for the architectural style that best reflects your personal sense of style. Likewise, the landscaping you design should be a complement to that architectural style. There are many considerations when beginning to draft a design for landscaping: seasonal temperatures and precipitation in your area; the predominance of sun or shade in the area surrounding your new home; and whether a low-care lawn or high-maintenance garden will suit your lifestyle.
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