You’re thirsty. You grab a glass from the cabinet, walk over to your kitchen sink, and fill ‘er up. Ever wonder what goes into that glass? An Environmental Working Group website now gives users the ability to see what chemicals and/or contaminants are in your drinking water, by searching by...
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How to Qualify for Energy Efficiency Tax Credits
We’ve posted a lot about the first time home buyer tax credit lately, but what about some other tax credits related to real estate? Energy efficiency can not only gain you tax credits, but also confidence in that you are helping the environment, and energy savings long-term. We came across...
Easy (and Cheap) Ways to Update Your Home
I enjoy home decorating and making our house feel more like a home, and with that, making every dollar count! There are many things you can do to update your home on the cheap, while making it look like you spent a lot of money. Here are just a few...
Real Estate Maps Showcase Home Values, Neighborhood Info, and More
Maps, back in the day, were used primarily for navigating from Point A to Point B, but since the online world has become this diverse, interactive playground full of really cool tools, maps have taken on a whole new role. Maps can show us information about neighborhoods, schools, home values...
Calculate How Planting That Tree Will Benefit Your Wallet And Quality of Life
Are you wondering how to save some cash, go green, and cool down? Plant a tree (or two or three)! I read about this awesome tree calculator in Better Homes & Gardens. Simply visit the website, enter your zip code, the type of tree you are thinking of planting, and...
Virginia Homeowners Alliance Redesign
You may remember our previous post introducing the Virginia Homeowners Alliance program (January 2009). This program has only grown in popularity since its inception, and because of the increasing demand for quality content regarding real estate, and helpful tips for home buyers and sellers, the site has undergone an exciting...