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“Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush.”
-Doug Larson, (1902 – 1981), English racer |
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With foreclosures on a steady increase, many homebuyers are keeping a keen eye out for bargains. “It’s not unusual for buyers to save up to 20% with a foreclosed home,” explains David Webb of the foreclosure-auction firm Hudson & Marshall.
If you are interested in buying a foreclosure, there are a few things you should know. First, unlike regular homes for sale, “many foreclosures are sold in as-is condition, with no inspections,” says Webb. The burden is therefore on the buyer to make sure they know what they are getting into, or at least what they are risking. Webb adds that before making an offer on a foreclosed home, you should check to see whether there are any liens against the property or back taxes owed; both of these will add to your total cost. Finally, most foreclosures require quick closings, so be prepared to pay in cash or get immediate financing.
Source: Parade |
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Spring is steadily approaching, and many gardeners are considering what to plant this year. If you enjoy bird watching as well as gardening, consider planting bird-friendly plants or trees. Many plant species are visually appealing as well as attractive to birds. Some of the more popular bird-friendly plants include:
- Annuals: amaranthus, coreopsis, cosmos, marigold, zinnia
- Perennials: aster, black-eyed Susan, goldenrod, purple cornflower and many grasses, such as little bluestem
- Shrubs: sumac, elderberry, viburnum, boxwood
- Small trees: holly, serviceberry, dogwood
- Fruiting trees and shrubs: blueberry, cherry, crab apple, hawthorn, mountain ash, spicebush, sassafras, black gum
Source: Bird Watching for Dummies by Bill Thompson III and the Editors of Bird Watcher’s Digest, Wiley Publishing, Inc., 1997.
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