Sound Insulation Options for Homes and Apartments

Noise pollution is an often overlooked environmental problem. Disturbance from unwanted sound can affect human health and performance, as well as disrupt wildlife. At home, sound insulation is an important...

Field Service Reps Needed Property Preservation Industry Tips

How to get started as a field service inspector First place to look is online, classifieds and local services in your area. Here is a site that has years of experience in the field of property inspection and...

Does Zillow Overestimate?

Zillow is great, but not for the reasons you might think. Zillow is a valuable online tool that allows visitors to peruse home values nationwide. Does Zillow overestimate? Yes. Can you use it anyway? You bet. Read more…

Styles of Victorian Homes:Part 1

Descriptions and pictures of the details that set styles of Victorian architecture apart from one another. Gothic Revival, Carpenter Gothic, Italianate, Greek Revival,and second empire are discussed.

Ten Easy Ways to Save Energy This Winter

Winter is a great time of year but brings with it increased costs of homeownership. Cold winds, winter snows, less sunlight all present challenges to keeping warm. But there are easy ways to help ease the...

Tankless Water Heaters: Better Energy Efficiency

In a typical home the energy used to heat water accounts for around 15-20 percent of utility costs. Conventional systems use a storage tank to supply hot water but these can waste energy through standby loss – water that is heated but not used. One way to save energy and cut down the cost of heating your home’s water is by installing a tankless water heater.

Ten Things You Can Do Today To Make Your Home Healthier

A healthy home is central to overall well being so it's imperative to eliminate toxins, pollutants and health risks. Some of the simplest ways to make your home healthier are to change your behavior. These steps can be done immediately and cost nothing. Other changes require a phone call or two and a little investment but all of these ideas will make your home a healthier and safer place to live...read more

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Bird Dogs R Us - Property Finders and House Hunters

Finding good property deals in the California area or elsewhere is the primary challenge for any real estate investor. While there are numerous ways to find good wholesale deals on foreclosure properties or...

Is the property market going down?

This is a question that never ceases to amaze me just how many times I am asked it. I think before I answer it I would rather show you how you can answer it for yourself, I should tell you about why the...