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hink for a minute about the times in your life when you’ve been the most relaxed, happy and deeply at peace.

They probably include the times you’ve slowed down, and done simple things that are fun, relaxing, enjoyable and shared with others.

When daily life is so over scheduled, keeps you too busy... not able to get everything done, attacking a daily to-do list that keeps growing instead of shrinking. Stop… Slow down… Share some time and spaces with someone special!

Wilfred Arlan Peterson an author regarded as, “one of the best loved American writers of the 20th Century was renowned for his inspirational wisdom and aphoristic wit” by Independent Publishers Group. He wrote and published inspirational essays. One in particular addresses this very subject titled “Slow Me Down, Lord.”

Slow me down, Lord.

Early morning hike with my three grandsons.

Ease the pounding of my heart by the quieting of my mind.

Steady my hurried pace.

Give me, amidst the day's confusion the calmness of the everlasting hills.

Break the tension of my nerves and muscles with the soothing music of singing streams that live in my memory.

Help me to know the magical, restoring power of sleep.

Teach me the art of taking minute vacations.... slowing down to look at a flower, to chat with a friend, to read a few lines from a good book.

Remind me of the fable of the hare and the tortoise; that the race is not always to the swift; that there is more to life than measuring its speed.

Let me look up at the branches of the towering oak and know that ... it grew slowly ... and well.

Inspire me to send my own roots down deep into the soil of life's endearing values... that I may grow toward the stars of my greater destiny.

Slow me down, Lord.

- Wilfred Arlan Peterson As I see it, life is better lived as a shared journey and not a solitary adventure… especially when we slow down and share our spaces with someone special!

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Real Estate Market Update 85255 2016 Tax Benefits for Charitable Donations

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Outdoor Spaces and Places Finding the Best Cooling Options for Hot Garages Refresh Your Home With 6 Easy DIY Paint Projects 7 Reminders for Remodeling & Building How Proper Home Networking Works 5 Common Title Problems See the Light: Get the Real Facts About LED Bulbs

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Change your Decorating Choices, Change Your Life!

by Barbara Kaplan When buying a new home or redecorating your existing home, personal transition is happening. This can be overwhelming, as well as being an exciting time of new beginnings.

The changes require a deeper look at your needs and wants. A release from where you have come, to a shift into a new direction. Often we have outgrown furniture or accessories we are living with, but hold on without realizing. It›s an opportunity to honestly assess what pieces are broken, worn out or no longer fit your personality and lifestyle.

Moving your life into a new environment creates a vision of your furniture and possessions seen with fresh eyes. You can evaluate what has served you in the past and redesign how you want to live going forward. Purging makes space for new and unexpected results.

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Concerns about the cost to purchase new pieces are often unfounded. Many times you are afraid to get rid of something because of the high cost to replace it. Often you don›t need to replace it at all.

Every area on the floor or space on a wall does not have to be filled. Less is more! An example of this is when beginning a design project remove pictures from small walls! Leave more empty space there and everywhere. Using larger pieces (in dimension, not necessarily scale) is a great design trick to create drama and spend less money.

Repurpose! Every design choice needn’t be expensive. When carefully thought out you, will realize you have options. First consider the pieces you already have. Envision them used differently. Choose what to keep. Changing color, finish or adding a new detail such as hardware, lamp shade or pillow can add interesting focal points. Paint a piece of furniture an accent color and/or add molding, beads or metal accents. Thereby renewing the pieces you already own you have created a unique and personalized style.

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A Tradition of Trust.

The best way to see your furniture and accessories differently, is to place them in different rooms than they were previously. Don’t do the obvious. Think “out of the box” and have fun. Decorating is often taken too seriously. When you realize there are no “have to’s” in decorating you can relax and play with furniture placement. For example, turning a dining table just 45 degrees can change the flow of the area. Or move the dining room furniture into the family room or living room and the previous dining room or kitchen eating area can become a more intimate sitting room. After all where do family and guests hang out?

Best advice to avoid interior design mistakes: • Live in your new home for at least a month before making any design decisions.

• Before buying new furniture place your existing furniture to emulate the new look.

• Don’t do everything at once.

• Consider your life style, not what the rooms were intended for.

• Explore using rooms differently.

• Don’t duplicate function in rooms.

• Don’t buy because something is on sale.

• Most important, love everything you bring into your home.

The way you live and choices you make can affect your happiness and wellbeing. Make sure your environment supports the lifestyle you want to live today.

Remember, rooms have no feelings, YOU do!

Call us today to schedule your no obligation, real estate consultation — it will be the best MOVE you make.

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Real Estate Market Update

2016 September Market Statistics for Single Family Homes 85255 Neighborhood Sales Updates

Select Neighborhoods Sales Updates Over the Past 12 Months Neighborhood

Avg Sales Price

Average Price/Sqft

Number of Sales

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Avg Days on Market

Active Listings

DC Ranch/Camelot Haciendas

$1,423,200.00

$320.58

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4,250

188

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DC Ranch/Country Club - Edmunds

$1,360,000.00

$320.75

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4,240

96

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DC Ranch/Country Club - Monterey

$1,121,750.00

$315.65

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3,567

77

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DC Ranch/Standard Pacific

$600,279.00

$268.30

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2,273

84

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DC Ranch/Courtyards at Market Street

$529,643.00

$279.07

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1,905

109

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DC Ranch/Parks by Maracay

$1,025,000.00

$240.22

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4,334

142

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DC Ranch/Parks by Engle

$785,667.00

$224.84

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3,493

91

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Grayhawk/Encore

$480,091.00

$260.17

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1,797

91

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Grayhawk/Serenity

$1,853,067.00

$288.63

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6,601

611

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Horseman's Park

$508,619.00

$187.84

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2,732

92

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Ironwood Village

$427,476.00

$212.72

41

2,063

115

17

McDowell Mtn Ranch/100 Hills

$1,048,750.00

$277.31

2

3,773

83

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McDowell Mtn Ranch/Cimarron Hills

$761,074.00

$254.96

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2,973

81

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McDowell Mtn Ranch/Sienna Canyon

$748,544.00

$224.07

9

3,395

139

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McDowell Mtn Ranch/Sonoran Estates

$1,178,067.00

$299.00

3

3,933

146

3

McDowell Mtn Ranch/Sunset Point

$474,778.00

$199.04

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2,431

109

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McDowell Mtn Ranch/Trovas

$897,565.00

$234.14

10

3,828

105

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Pima Acres

$1,009,333.00

$269.78

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3,720

115

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Silverleaf/Arcadia

$2,986,667.00

$456.09

3

6,714

78

15

Silverleaf/Canyon Villas

$1,583,333.00

$342.94

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4,631

250

4

Silverleaf/Sterling Estates

$1,906,625.00

$502.04

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3,740

143

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Silverleaf/The Casitas

$3,776,667.00

$665.39

3

5,704

87

2

Windgate Ranch

$1,025,338.00

$287.64

29

3,584

124

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Information and data provided by ARMLS. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For more information regarding your neighborhood, contact Kupanoff & Associates at 480.688.0342

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Top 20 Luxury Zip Codes

Which ZIP codes have the most luxury home transactions? Well if we define luxury single family homes as those that sell for $500,000 or more the top 20 ZIP codes based on annual closed ARMLS listings up to August 31, 2016 are: Scottsdale 85255 - $737 million a year Paradise Valley 85253 - $539 million a year Scottsdale 85262 - $389 million a year Phoenix 85018 - $348 million a year Scottsdale 85259 - $255 million a year Scottsdale 85266 - $222 million a year Scottsdale 85254 $163 million a year Scottsdale 85258 - $155 million a year Cave Creek 85331 - $151 million a year Scottsdale 85260 - $150 million a year Fountain Hills 85268 - $141 million a year Chandler 85249 - $119 million a year Peoria 85383 - $96 million a year Phoenix 85016 - $93 million a year Mesa 85207 - $92 million a year Scottsdale 85251 - $83 million a year Gilbert 85298 - $72 million a year Anthem 85086 - $67 million a year Sun Lakes 85248 - $65 million a year Queen Creek 85142 - $65 million a year

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2016 Tax Benefits for Charitable Donations

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aking charitable contributions is a great way to give back to our community, and it makes us feel better as human beings. Well now charitable contributions in Arizona will net you larger tax credits beginning in 2016!

Arizona has amended its tax code to increase the amount of tax credit for cash contributions made to qualifying charitable organizations and qualifying foster care organizations, and allows taxpayers to receive separate credits for both of these contributions.

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Increases the tax credit for cash contributions to qualified charitable organizations from $200 to $400 for a single individual or a head of household, and from $400 to $800 for a married couple filing jointly.

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Specifies that taxpayers are eligible to receive both of the following tax credits separately: a) A tax credit for contributions made to a qualifying charitable organization. b) A tax credit for contributions made to a qualifying foster care organization.

So a married couple filing a joint return could donate $800 to a qualified charitable organization and $1,000 to a foster care organization and claim both contributions for full credit on their 2016 Arizona Income Tax Return. Of course, these donations are still deductible on the Federal Income Tax Return as charitable contributions as part of your itemized deductions as well.

Please consult with your income tax advisor to determine how the new rules will impact your tax situation.

Increases the tax credit for contributions to a qualifying foster care organization from $400 to $500 for a single individual or head of household, and from $800 to $1,000 for a married couple filing a joint return.

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9280 E Thompson Peak Pkwy #27 10051 E Buckskin Trail 2 Bed+Office | 2.5 Bath | 2,632 sq ft | $650,000 3 Bed+Office | 4.5 Bath | 4,200 sq ft | $997,000

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18568 N 94th Street 3 Bed | 3 Bath | 2,133 sq ft | $535,000

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Consider all view opportunities and create full alignments that celebrate them. If the solar orientation and function does require a fully covered space, offer a sense of intimacy to the space with a partial trellis covering.

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Outdoor Spaces and Places

by Dale Gardon, AIA, LEED AP, Principal of Dale Gardon Design Architecture and Interior Design: Dale Gardon Design, Photography: Courtesy Dale Gardon Design

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he goal in designing great outdoor spaces is to create a seamless transition and strong visual connectivity from indoors to outdoors.

When you realize that the square footage available outside can be in some cases as much or more than your interior square footage, it can be a tremendous loss of opportunity if that area is poorly planned. Very often we find in homes we are asked to remodel that the outdoor living and recreation areas are a series of miscellaneously arranged set of components that were not designed to integrate or complement one another. While all the requisite functions may be there, i.e. pool, spa, terrace areas, bbq, firepits, fountains, lawns, etc., all those parts often do not add up to a greater whole.

When there is a well-conceived design of Indoor and Outdoor spaces, those spaces extend the interior living, maximize the usability of both, and enhance your daily living experience.

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ABOVE: Bring the water elements right up to the Outdoor Living for a dramatic interplay of the water with the Architecture.

RIGHT: The same principals of open floor planning can apply to outdoor entertainment areas, where the Dining areas can be directly adjacent to the Outdoor Living areas.

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LEFT: Think beyond the basic idea of placing the Spa directly adjacent to your pool and consider placing it in its own special outdoor room, complete with a chandelier and fireplace to greatly enhance the Spa experience.

RIGHT: When possible connect a visual linkage between one space and another, like this framed view of the unique structure beyond.

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Finding the Best Cooling Options for Hot Garages The best and worst ways to cool a hot garage

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he garage is a haven for car enthusiasts and hobbyists like woodworkers—that is until the temperatures start to increase. Outdoor work spaces get hot fast when the mercury rises. Whether the garage is your man cave or where you work to make a living, don’t let the heat stop your productivity.

There’s a variety of options that can help to keep garages comfortably cool so you can stay on track with your projects, but some are far more effective than others. Do your research and learn the pros and cons of each so you can select the best one for your needs.

Fans

Fans seem like a quick fix to hot garage troubles.

Both oscillating and ceiling options are inexpensive and easy to install. The drawback: fans are minimally effective. Fans alone simply circulate stagnant, hot air throughout the space. What’s more, if the garage is large, the air circulation may not spread through the entire area.

AC units

Mobile air conditioners (AC) are more expensive than fans, but can be an effective way to cool garage spaces. Keep in mind, using an air conditioner does require the space to be closed off. Depending what the garage is being used for, this may be impossible for some people.

If you have a window in the garage, a window AC unit may work well because it vents directly outside. For garages without windows—which is typically more common —installing AC can be problematic. The unit requires a place to ventilate the heat generated from the compressor. This not only limits the mobility of the unit, but also requires fixed-ductwork and adds another point of heat generation.

Harsh refrigerants and energy consumption are other drawbacks. Refrigerants are an integral part of AC options to emit cool air, and running the unit uses a lot of energy which can cause energy bills to skyrocket.

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Evaporative coolers

Evaporative cooling is gaining popularity due to its effectiveness and versatility. Portable evaporative coolers cool warm air and drop temperatures using tap water, a pump and a wetted surface to create the naturally occurring process of evaporation. When the air in the garage is pulled across the water, the temperature of that air naturally lowers. This effect is similar to the chill you get coming out of a pool or how the wind off the lake feels cooler.

A garage enthusiast’s favorite is the Portacool Jestream 240 because it’s compact, portable and can be used with the garage door open to provide cooling throughout the space. Plus, it’s far more energy efficient than running an AC unit consistently. In fact, it pulls the same amount of electricity as a small household appliance so it won’t zap your energy bill. Even better, there’s no compressor to vent residual heat and there are no harsh chemicals or refrigerants involved.

The Portacool Jestream 240 is surprisingly effective at cooling garages. It’s been proven to deliver a temperature reduction from 8 to 10 degrees in the morning in the highest humidity regions (Miami, New Orleans or Boston), and up to 12 to 15 degrees later in the day when the relative humidity goes down as the temperature goes up. Learn more at www.portacool.com.

Additional considerations

Now that you’ve determined the best cooling option for you, there are a few final things to consider. To start, insulation can make a big difference when regulating temperatures, especially in closed spaces.

Consider adding paper-backed batt-insulation to the ceiling and walls. Additionally, ditch anything that puts off unnecessary heat, such as old incandescent bulbs since 90 percent of the energy used is given off as heat. Instead, replace with energy-sipping and cool running LEDs. - (BPT)

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Refresh Your Home With 6 Easy DIY Paint Projects

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ew things are as satisfying as pulling off a DIY project, especially when the results are successful. Whether you’re looking to refresh something old or create something new, there’s no need to hire a professional. Updating your home both indoors and out can be effortless. All you need is a fresh coat of paint.

Whether a quick afternoon project, or a weekend makeover, here are some DIY projects to spark your inspiration: 1. Update your bedroom You can change the entire look of your bedroom with a can of paint and a few easy steps. A splash of vibrant color could be just the change you’re looking for. But paint isn’t just for the walls. Take your old desk and chair set from abandoned to astonishing with a little paint from HGTV HOME(TM) by Sherwin-Williams for the perfect study corner, or add a coat of your favorite color to every piece of furniture in the room. For this project, try HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams Showcase Interior Paint. This paint was created with a Precision Color Promise and features exceptional color matching with fade resistant technology allowing you to choose the perfect color to revamp your space with confidence.

2. Paint a picture frame Gallery walls are super trendy these days, so why not make yours even more stylish with a personalized touch? Refresh those old picture frames you have lying around, or pick some up at a thrift store and add a layer of paint. Just be sure to wipe off your frames first so the surface is clean and ready for brush strokes. After the frames are dry, slide in photos and they’re ready to hang.

3. Two-toned accent wall When it comes to creating an accent wall, the possibilities are endless and the quickest and easiest way to make a huge difference in any room. A subtle hint of color can elevate even the plainest of rooms in just a couple of hours. A two-toned wall is an unexpected twist that takes any room from bleak to bold with high-quality paint.

Select two hues from one of their 16 unique Color Collections. Each of the paint colors in the collections were designed to work together in harmony, so you truly can’t go wrong! Then line the wall with painter’s tape and roll on the first color. Let it dry and

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then apply the other. Once paint is dry to the touch, slowly pull off the tape, angling it toward you.

Try using HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams INFINITY Paint for this project. This interior paint provides a durable finish that is stain resistant and can easily be washed and cleaned, making it the perfect paint for any room in your home.

4. Instant curb appeal Ready for the fastest and easiest ways to improve your home’s curb appeal? Give your front door, trim and shutters a fresh coat of paint. Pick a bold color (or colors) or a brightening white, but make sure they complement the other colors of your home. These simple painting projects will give your home that nice finished look that will have neighbors stopping and staring as they stroll by.

You’ll also need a paint that provides protection against even the toughest elements, such as heavy rain and intense sunlight. HGTV HOME by SherwinWilliams offers a wide variety of paint products that do this, especially their Showcase Exterior Paint with WeatherTuff technology. This paint also offers a thicker coating for extra protection from cracking, peeling and blistering for a long-lasting beautiful finish.

5. Upgrade your mailbox Dress up your mailbox by painting the wooden post to match the exterior of the home. Or take a bold approach and paint it a vibrant color!

6. Picnic table revamp Shatter picnic table stereotypes by painting yours with a cheerful color. After all, a picnic table doesn’t have to be brown. Start by cleaning the table with soapy water to remove dirt and grime. Next sand the table, so the surface is free of splinters. Then rinse the dust away. Let the surface dry, and then it’s time to paint with a premium quality exterior paint that’s perfect for unprimed surfaces, like HGTV HOME

by Sherwin-Williams INFINITY Exterior Paint. This paint is a one-coat paint and primer making it easy to update your picnic table in just an afternoon. It’s also mildew resistant and holds up against harsh weather conditions, keeping your picnic table bright and beautiful throughout the entire year.

Feeling inspired to revitalize the look of your home? Get started this weekend with any of these quick and easy DIY paint projects. Visit www.hgtvhomebysherwinwilliams.com for even more inspiration! - (BPT) SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016

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7 Reminders for Remodeling & Building Often overlooked issues that can save homeowners tremendously

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2. Ground Rules Have a meeting prior to starting to agree on ground rules for the project including what times of day can work begin and end, who to contact in case of emergencies, how to protect valuables left in the home or if they should be moved off-site during construction, can the worker’s use one of your bathrooms or will there need to be a rental toilet, how to access the house or job-site including is it acceptable to use a lockbox and an agreement on a plan to minimize dust and noise in your house during the project.

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3. Completion Date Determine an estimated completion date with the understanding it may change due to issues like changes in the scope of the project and delays due to weather or materials not being available when needed. If there is an event when the project

needs to be completed like a graduation or wedding make sure this date is communicated prior to starting and allow time for delays to insure your home will be ready when needed. An experienced contractor will tell you if a job can be completed in time for your event or if you should wait to start until after the event. Don’t use another contractor just because they promise to get a project done quicker as you may end up with poor workmanship or get a contractor who tells you what you want to hear to be hired but who then doesn’t meet your timeline anyway.

4. Unexpected Construction Issues Many issues may come up that will not be apparent when a job begins. These may include things like finding mold or other environmental issues, unsafe electrical wiring or leaking or damaged plumbing found behind walls, difficult soil conditions or finding an existing house is not built the way the plans shows it was built. In the contract and your discussions prior to starting address how these types of situations will be resolved with your contractor.

5. Insurance Make sure your contractor is licensed and insured and that you have the proper insurance of your own to protect yourself including potentially a type of insurance called “Course of Construction Insurance” if required for your job. Always speak with your agent prior to starting a project.

6. Children and Pets Make sure you address all items relating to children and pets prior to starting a remodeling project including most importantly how they are going to be kept safe during the project.

7. Change orders and budget contingencies On most jobs owners add items to the scope of work or make more expensive selections then originally budgeted. Changes also may occur that need to be made in order to properly complete the job. Therefore, have a section in your contract addressing how change orders will be handled and keep a contingency fund for unexpected items of at least 15% of the total budget so you don’t run out of money during the project due to extras or unexpected items and so you can afford to purchase selections you want to make your project perfect for you.

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How Proper Home Networking Works

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stable home network is more important than ever. As more devices are able to connect to the network, the better the infrastructure the less hassle for the homeowner. We have all experienced losing the connection to the network or even having the network go down leaving us stranded in our homes. The wireless network is the invisible backbone of the homes that we live in today.

Here is a brief description of how this all works.

The signal comes into your home from your ISP (Internet Service Provider) being transmitted over Cat5e, Cat6e wiring or coax cable. Once the signal gets into your home it is connected to the modem.

From there the signal goes into a wireless router, which is broadcasted wirelessly (Wi-Fi) throughout the home.

A single, stable home network can provide a simple connection and internet access for all of the residents. You do not want to have multiple networks in the same home. Many of the devices that are connected to the network can only be connected to one network at a time. If you have multiple networks throughout the house you are going to have issues with your devices. For example, if you have a thermostat that is network enabled; you would set up the thermostat on one of the networks but would not be able to access the thermostat from the other network.

Depending on the type of construction used to build your home, there are many factors that have a negative impact on the range of your wireless network. Concrete and steel are stronger barriers than traditional wood framing and drywall homes.

Depending on the size of your home you might be able to use a single wireless router. If the wireless router can be centrally located in the home it will provide the best coverage.

If the home is larger, more than 2500 square feet, you may need to install WAPs (wireless access points). These are hardwired with category cable back to the router or a switch that is connected to the router. WAPs extend the coverage geographically of your wireless network. WAPs are also made in an outdoor application for large backyards. If there is a dead spot in the home the addition of a WAP in that area will fix that problem.

There are consumer grade and commercial grade network products. The commercial grade products tend to have a much higher output for better range and longer warranties. With proper design and installation, a stable network can truly simplify your life.

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5 Common Title Problems

Have you ever wondered why you need title insurance? Your home may be new to you, but every property has a history. A thorough title search can help uncover any title defects tied to your property. And, subject to the terms of the policy, your title insurance provides protection for you from title problems that may become known after you close your transaction. Some of these common title issues are:

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Errors in public records

To err is human, but when it affects your homeownership rights, those mistakes can be devastating. Clerical or filing errors could affect the deed or survey of your property and cause undo financial strain in order to resolve them.

Unknown liens

Prior owners of your property may not have been meticulous bookkeepers — or bill payers. And even though the former debt is not your own, banks or other financing companies can place liens on your property for unpaid debts even after you have closed on the sale. This is an especially worrisome issue with distressed properties.

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Illegal deeds

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While the chain of title on your property may appear perfectly sound, it’s possible that a prior deed was made by an undocumented immigrant, a minor, a person of unsound mind, or one who is reported single but in actuality married. These instances may affect the enforceability of prior deeds, affecting prior (and possibly present) ownership.

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Missing heirs

When a person dies, the ownership of his home may fall to his heirs, or those namedwithin his will. However, those heirs are sometimes missing or unknown at the time of death. Other times, family members may contest the will for their own property rights.

These scenarios — which can happen long after you have purchased the property — could affect your rights to the property.

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Forgeries

Unfortunately, we don’t live in a completely honest world. Sometimes forged or fabricated documents that affect property ownership are filed within public records, obscuring the rightful ownership of the property. Once these forgeries come to light, your rights to your home may be in jeopardy.

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These and other issues are often covered by an owner’s policy of title insurance. When you buy a home, make sure you’re protecting that investment with title insurance.

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See the Light

Get the Real Facts About LED Bulbs

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ight-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs have transformed home lighting since coming on the market. Despite proven benefits that far outweigh older lighting options, like incandescent and compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs, many people remain hesitant to make the switch.

It’s time to finally dispel some common LED myths and get the real facts about these light bulbs so you can choose the best lighting for your home.

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Myth: LED light bulbs aren’t worth the cost.

Fact: LED light bulbs are now only a few dollars more than ordinary light bulbs; significant research and development from manufacturers like Philips Lighting has made LED light bulbs more affordable.

Although the initial cost of an LED may be slightly higher than an incandescent light bulb, making the switch to LED lighting provides significant long-term savings. For example, the Philips A19 LED with a warm glow dimming effect has an average lifetime of 25,000 hours. This means if you have a light bulb on for three hours per day, then it will be

20 years before you need to change it.

Plus, LEDs use up to 90 percent less energy than ordinary light bulbs; replacing incandescent bulbs with LED lighting will reduce your energy bill.

Myth: LED light bulbs are not bright enough.

Fact: LEDs can emit the same amount of light as incandescent bulbs while using far less energy. Many consumers look at the wattage of a light bulb to determine its level of brightness, but wattage only measures how much energy a bulb uses.

Light levels are measured in lumens. When you compare lumens, a 9.5-watt Philips LED bulb with a warm glow effect is as bright as a 60-watt incandescent bulb - both emit approximately 800 lumens.

Myth: LED light bulbs need time to warm up.

Fact: It’s a big misunderstanding that LED bulbs need time to warm up before they reach full brightness. While fluorescent or CFL bulbs come on slowly, LEDs are “instantly on” and immediately shine with their full light output.

Myth: LED lighting can’t be controlled and dimmed.

Fact: Unlike many CFL bulbs, most LED light bulbs are designed to easily dim. Dimmable LEDs can provide the right lighting for any mood or room in your home. For instance, the warm glow dimmable light effect in the Philips A19 LED allows light levels to gradually go from everyday functional lighting to a cozy, relaxing warm glow, replicating the effect of an incandescent bulb when dimmed.

Armed with the facts, you should feel confident that switching to LED light bulbs will allow you to enjoy hassle-free lighting, see savings in your energy bill and create the right ambiance in your home. - (BPT)

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Repair or replace loose knobs on doors and cabinets.

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Shampoo carpeting or replace if very worn.

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Paint or replace the mailbox, if needed.

If screens or windows are damaged, replace or repair them.

Repair or replace worn shutters and other exterior trim.

Make sure the front steps are clear and hazard-free.

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Clean and organize the garage, and ensure the door is in good working order.

Brighten the appearance inside by painting walls, cleaning windows and window coverings, and removing sunscreens.

Repair leaky faucets and caulking in bathtubs and showers.

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Make sure toilet seats look new and are firmly attached.

Repair or replace loud ventilating fans.

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Rearrange furniture to make rooms appear larger.

If possible, remove and/or store excess furniture.

Remove clutter throughout the house.

Organize and clean out closets and pantry.

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