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“September
tries its best to have us forget summer.”
-Bern Williams, American TV programmer, (1929 – )
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If
you love to garden but hate the time and expense of watering,
consider installing a microdrip irrigation system. Microdrip
systems use 20% to 50% less water than a conventional sprinkler
system and provide a slow, even drip to help your plants grow
faster and stay healthier. Although these systems cost about
a third more than your standard sprinkler system, once installed,
it will save you more than $30 a year! Visit your local nursery
for more information, or check out Drip Works at dripworksusa.com
or The Drip Store at dripirrigation.com. Your plants will
thank you, and so will your wallet!
Source: IdealBite.com
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Volume 4, Number
9
September, 2007
Welcome to the September 2007 issue
of “At Home with HouseHunt,” HouseHunt’s
monthly consumer newsletter. Enjoy the last few moments
of the summer while you can, because Fall is fast approaching
us! With homes prices coming down, many people are looking
to become first-time buyers. If you’re in this
category, make sure to read our article on “10
Tips for First-time Home Buyers.” In a tougher
market out there right now, so it’s more important
than ever to make sure your homes stands out from other
homes on the market. To do so, many homeowners are focusing
on better ways to “stage” their home. They
would be wise to read our story, “Now, at Center
Stage: Your Home.” On that same note, many homeowners
are doing all they can to make their home more appealing
to buyers, but they should also be careful to not to
got overboard as warned by our report, “Get Your
Home Ready to Sell…but Don’t Overdo It.”
No matter who you talk to, everyone says the real estate
market is in dire trouble…not so, according to
our piece, "The Silver Lining in Today’s Real Estate
Market", which highlights the positive aspects of the
current market. Do you have good credit? Whether you
do or not, our feature article, “Seven Steps to
Good Credit,” is a must-read regardless of your
credit score. Finally, send the kids back to school
right with our recipe for Cajun snack mix, and look
for our tip of the month on installing a microdrip irrigation
system!
The HouseHunt Team - Information
you need for all your real estate needs
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Seasonal
Suggestion
 Time
to hit the books! School has started, and your family
may be hankering for something to help get them through
the day. Try this easy, spicy recipe for a quick snack
- at school, on the go or relaxing at home! more>>
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10 Tips for First-time Home Buyers
 With
the housing market in most parts of the country favoring
the buyer, many people are considering purchasing their
first home. more>>
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Now, at Center Stage: Your Home
 In
a tough housing market, differentiation from the competition
is key. Many Realtors and homeowners are turning to
staging to make the difference, as described in a recent
Realty Times article.
more>>
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The Silver Lining in Today's Real Estate Market
 There's
no beating around the bush: today's housing market is
tough. But there are some bright spots in the landscape,
according to a recent USA Weekend article,
for buyers and sellers. more>>
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Get Your Home Ready to Sell…but Don't Overdo It
 With
competition heating up among sellers, you may think
that you have to renovate your entire house to sell
it quickly and for the price you want. Although some
updates and upgrades are a good idea, it's important
not to go overboard, according to a recent Realty
Times article. more>>
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Seven Steps to Good Credit
 Tougher
lending standards mean buyers' credit has to be in top
shape to secure a loan. We'll walk you through a credit
makeover. more>>
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