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Will tax credit extension help the real estate market?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Is it enough to keep the momentum going? In talking with several area Realtors, I heard some cautious optimism � with the emphasis on the cautious part. No one wants to look a gift horse in the mouth, but you�re not hearing shouts of joy yet, either.

Apartment industry takes a bow

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Which apartment buildings are the best? This year's awards go to....

Checking home's security online

BY MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON - Associated Press — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

This holiday season, many travelers will be able to keep a close eye on home. Thanks to new security system technology, including live video feed, you can monitor everything from the front door to the sump pump from hundreds of miles away.

Dusty dining room syndrome?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Our first house had a �country� kitchen. That was supposed to mean it was �large,� but it really meant �this house has no dining room.�

Interior designers: Many ways to cut energy costs

BY MELISSA RAYWORTH - Associated Press — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

When decorating our homes, we tend to consider things like beauty and comfort, the durability of pieces we might buy or the image they project. But how many of us stop to consider our energy bills?