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 We all want to be successful and meet our goals, but many of us get caught in the trap of narrowing down the pathway so that it resembles a one-way street that will only accommodate a single person at a time.

5 Ways to Sweeten a Home Sale

Haggling has become the norm in real estate transactions. And while price may be the brass ring we all try to grab, there are often lesser "prizes" within our reach that ultimately can amount to

Upping Your Home's Curb Appeal

Despite Fears, Owning Home Retains Allure

Summer Stress on Plants

Newest Home Staging Trend: Placement Pets

Placement pets, as they are known in the advertising world, are increasingly showing up in home listing photos, trying to convey a subliminal message to would-be buyers. Golden Retrievers bouncing in the yard say "family home"; bloodhounds on the hearth rug shout

Top Places Where People are Moving - St. George #2!

Among the 366 metropolitan areas tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau, these 10 areas grew the fastest over the past decade. Find out why these booming places are bringing in new residents. With nearly 50,000 new residents over the past decade, St. George, Utah ranks #2 on the

How Do You Measure Square Footage?

Do you really know the square footage of your home? Do you really know if that room you use as a den could be considered a bedroom in case you want to sell? You're not alone. If you're listing a home for sale or about to make a home purchase, it's key to understand the details of

Keep Your Pets Healthy and Happy this Summer

Homebuilder Toll Talks Housing

One of the leading home builders says mortgage rates will begin to rise in the next few weeks as the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing program, or QE2, winds down. And Bob Toll would not be surprised to see rates spike from 4½% now up to 7½% within two years. But the

How to Get a Home Loan with Bad Credit

To easily snag a home loan, an applicant needs to be a "triple threat" -- have an excellent credit rating, a large down payment, and low debt-to-income ratio with steady significant income. But even if you have bad credit, you don't have to rule out future home ownership.