Southern New Jersey Overlook

Here are some of the Realty Reality blog articles that appeared during the month of April:

New USPS Postage Rates Become Effective May 14, 2007
Effective May 14th, the price for a First Class Letter will go from 39 cents to 41 cents. There will also be rate increases and new standards most postage classes, including periodicals and domestic and international mailing services. Note: There is also a First Class "Forever" Stamp that you can purchase which will allow you to use it any time, even if the rate increases in the future...

Avoiding Scams and Fraud on the Internet
The Internet has offers tremendous potential for the advertising of our products and services. It also has it's risks when engaging in any transaction involving money for scams and fraud...

Buying Land
In the past half century, the emphasis in home storage has moved from freestanding furniture to built-in closets, and closet design has evolved accordingly. Once little more than shallow cupboards, closets have grown more generous in size and sophisticated in design. Over the last quarter century, custom-built closets have become one of the most popular trends in home remodeling...

Eldercare Locator - Online Government Resource
The Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging (AOA). The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers...

Custom Closets
In the past half century, the emphasis in home storage has moved from freestanding furniture to built-in closets, and closet design has evolved accordingly. Once little more than shallow cupboards, closets have grown more generous in size and sophisticated in design. Over the last quarter century, custom-built closets have become one of the most popular trends in home remodeling...

Federal Reserve Beige Book April 2007 Report
Most Federal Reserve Districts noted only modest or moderate expansions in economic activity since the previous report, however two--New York and Minneapolis--reported steady and firm growth, respectively, and Dallas characterized growth as moderately strong...

Ten Most Lethal Mistakes For Real Estate Investors
As the market starts to show signs of a rebound, investing in real property also becomes a more appealing idea -- either as a career or a great side job. Like any other endeavor, though, there's a right way and a wrong way to go about it. Bankrate spoke with established, full-time real estate investors and with professionals, such as bankers, to identify the 10 types of traps into which real estate investors most often fall...

Where The Growth Is and Is Not
Of the 100 biggest housing markets by population, there are still plenty slated to show price gains from April 2007 to April 2008. Here are the top 5 and the bottom 5...

Getting Out of Deliquency Tough On Buyers
As mortgage delinquencies climb, lenders say they are taking new steps to work with homeowners in financial trouble. But many borrowers say red tape and other obstacles are keeping them from resolving their problems...

National Housing Information To be Updated By Census Bureau
Beginning April 23, Census Bureau field representatives will interview 76,000 housing units to conduct the American Housing Survey (AHS), the most comprehensive survey of U.S. housing between decennial censuses...

Small Business Phone Forum: Solutions for A Healthy Business
The Internal Revenue Service is presenting another free conference call forum on April 11, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. This forum, entitled "Solutions for a Healthy Business," will feature speakers from SBDC, SCORE, NJ Division of Taxation and the IRS, introducing various resources and services available to small business owners...

Hydrogen Becoming A Viable Energy Source
According to a recent CNet article, Las Vegas' success with establishing Hydrogen as one of it
s primary sources of energy is allowing other communities to take a serious look at doing the same thing within their own areas...

State Bar Associations
For those that may need to find legal information or representation in another area of the country, here is a list of state bar associations for your convenience...
 
Determining Cost of Living Adjustments When Relocating
Before you move, use these handy resources to see how your current standard of living will compare to your new location...
 
Avoid Common Tax Mistakes
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today urged taxpayers to review their tax returns for common errors that could delay the processing of their return and refund.  Here are some ways to avoid common tax return errors...
 
Termites, Cockroaches and Rats! Oh My!
The presence of any one of the pests listed in the title, or any of the other numerous pests that we can bring to mind, is enough to generate an "Oh My!" from most of us. They, and a host of other pests, are engaged in an ongoing battle for access, use (habitation and/or destruction) and control of your property...
 
Selecting A Contractor: How To
Do your need a contractor? Here's a guide...
 
 
 
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