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How To Beat The Bacteria In Your Kitchen

July 30, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Along with bathrooms, kitchens are the most bacteria-heavy rooms in a home. Here’s how to keep yours clean.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Cleaning, Kitchen, The Today Show

Keep Your Cool in New Orleans This Summer

July 28, 2012 by Robby Oakes

The fabled city of New Orleans has a thriving culture which is completely unique to anywhere else in the USA.

It is famous for delicious down-home southern cooking, spicy Creole flavors, Spanish and French influences, a groovy jazz scene, friendly hospitality and of course for being one of the best places in the country to have a party.

The city of New Orleans is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the USA and with so many great concerts and festivals hosted here every year the saying goes that locals are always preparing for a party, celebrating one, or recovering from one.

More Big Easy Tips….

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Big Easy, Louisiana, New Orleans, travel

Pending Home Sales Index Falls Just Short Of 100

July 27, 2012 by Robby Oakes

The Pending Home Sales Index is on a 14-month winning streak.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: NAR, Pending Home Sales Index, PHSI

New Home Sales Slow After Fast Start To 2012

July 26, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Sales of new homes slipped 8 percent in June.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Census Bureau, New Home Sales, New Home Supply

Oh Yeah? How to Come Up With Snappy Comebacks

July 26, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Have you ever been in a situation where someone makes a rude comment at your expense, making you look foolish and causing everyone in the vicinity to laugh at you?

In those situations, are you able to fling a comeback in their direction to defend your dignity or are you left awkwardly speechless?

Coming up with quick-witted comebacks is not as easy as some people make it look, so here are some tips to help you be better armed in your next battle of wits:

Filed Under: Personal Development Tagged With: Challenging Situations, Frustration, Offensive Behavior, Witty Comebacks

Home Values Rise 0.8% In May 2012

July 25, 2012 by Robby Oakes

The housing market’s bottom is 9 months behind us. Home values continue to climb nationwide.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: FHFA, Home Price Index, HPI

Mortgage Rates Down 1 Percent In One Year

July 24, 2012 by Robby Oakes

30-year fixed rate mortgage rates have now dropped through 5 consecutive weeks, and in 11 of the last 12 weeks.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage, Freddie Mac, Spain

Money Compass: How To Set Financial Priorities

July 24, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Being conscious about your finances and setting goals for your money can help you achieve your dreams at any stage in life. Here are some helpful tips to remember when you are making plans for your money and setting your financial priorities:

Filed Under: Personal Finance Tagged With: finance, Financial Plan, goals, Planning

How To Clean A Water Aerator

July 23, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Homes with aerated faucets use up to 50% less water than homes without. Here’s how to clean them.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Cleaning, Plumbing, Water Aerator

How to Look Great in Every Photo

July 22, 2012 by Robby Oakes

Have you ever excitedly clicked on the Facebook folder of photos from last weekend’s party, only to cringe with how awkward and unflattering each snap of you is?

You think you are reasonably good looking, but why do you look so unattractive in photographs?

Even if they are confident and attractive in real life, many people hate the way that they photograph.

However, before you decide that you are hopelessly unphotogenic and give up, there are a few things that you can do to make yourself look better in photographs.

Here are a few tips to remember next time someone points a camera at you:

Filed Under: Personal Development Tagged With: Looking Good, Photogenic, Photos

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