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Consumer Awareness

Texas Flu Shot Locator

http://www.flu.gov/stay-connected/vaccinelocator_2011.html Influenza Virus Influenza is an illness that is spread when respiratory droplets land on surfaces that are touched by others. Symptoms of the flu can vary in severity. People who have been infected with the virus report fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches chills and fatigue. Some [...]

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When Should I Change My Home’s Air Filters?

Home air filters trap and remove dust and particles from the air you breathe; leaving “clean air” to circulate your home. Clean air in your home is important because it promotes better health. One way to keep to keep your home’s air as clean as possible is to replace its used air filters at least [...]

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How To Clean An Oriental Carpet

If you own oriental rugs, you’ll want to clean them at least once annually. But take special care — the process of cleaning an oriental rug is different from cleaning plain carpet. Extreme caution is required. To clean an Oriental rug, first vacuum the rug on both sides, then follow these cleaning instructions: Prepare a [...]

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America’s Top 10 Safest Cities, Ranked

Looking for safe cities in which to live? A recent study may help you. Titled “America’s Safest Cities“, Forbes Magazine compiled data from more than 70 cities with populations of 250,000 or more, and ranked them by violent crime rate as reported by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A “violent crime” is one that can [...]

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Foreclosure Inventory Turning Into Rentals?

The Federal Housing Finance Agency sent out a request for proposals on how to deal with the large amount of foreclosure inventory owned by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. They received over 4000 suggestions and many of them were quite viable with the idea of turning the more than 175,000 vacant homes into rentals one [...]

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The Housing Market Update

New Home Sales Continue To Rise: Investors cheered yet another U.S. report showing signs of improvement in the housing market. The Commerce Department report showed US new home sales rose for the third straight month in row, increased by 1.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 315,000 from October. Even as the pace of gain [...]

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Bank Repossessions Drop To A 44-Month Low

Foreclosure activity continues to concentrate over just a few states. According to foreclosure-tracker RealtyTrac, November’s foreclosure filings fell 3 percent as compared to October, and 14 percent from November 2010. “Foreclosure filing” is a catch-all term for the various “action steps” throughout the foreclosure process. The grouping comprises default notices, scheduled home auctions, and bank repossessions. [...]

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Simple Real Estate Definitions : Tax And Insurance Escrow

As a homeowner in Plano, your fiscal responsibility extends beyond just making mortgage payments. You must also pay your home’s real estate taxes as they come due, as well as your homeowners insurance policy premiums. Failure to pay real estate taxes can result in foreclosure. Failure to insure your home is a breach of your [...]

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How To Keep Your Dishwasher Mold and Mildew Free

Your dishwasher is a breeding ground for mold and mildew. It’s warm, it’s dark, and there is a bevy of decaying, organic material in the form of both food particles and soap. Therefore, you’ll want to periodically scrub and disinfect your dishwasher so that it remains it clean and healthy, and so that your [...]

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The Housing Market Update

Job Claims, Factory Data Suggest Recovery Picking Up Steam: Government reports on weekly jobless claims, manufacturing activity and inflation offered fresh evidence the U.S. economic recovery is picking up steam. New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits dropped to a 3 1/2 year low last week, a government report showed on Thursday, suggesting the labor market [...]

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