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The top ten best cities for the next ten years

September 2, 2010

“We live in challenging times. Unemployment remains high, and the U.S. lead in technology and science is slipping as many foreign countries gain ground. But some U.S. cities, though slowed by the Great Recession, still thrive by lifting good old American innovation to new levels. And that will help put more Americans back to work [...]

Vacant Homes Pose Insurance Risks

August 6, 2010

As the U.S. housing market struggles to rebound, many homeowners are stuck with hard-to-sell properties longer than expected. Some frustrated home sellers who must relocate for a new job opportunity, want to downsize or simply want to buy a new place have left homes empty. Vacant or unoccupied homes can leave the homeowner exposed to [...]

10 Tips to Conserve Water

July 27, 2010

The dog days of summer are here, alive and well. Getting out in the garden and keeping your lawn green are very important but so is conserving water. Remember – it’s the summer; it’s going to rain. From checking the kitchen faucet to watching your laundry loads, there’s plenty we can all do to save [...]

7 Lawn Care Tips for the Summer Season

July 25, 2010

The summer is officially upon us. And what that, comes weeds, bugs and, of course, more time needed to tend to your lawn. Here, learn how you can make the most of the season with these summer lawn care tips: 1. Proper watering and water conservation is important at any time of year, but particularly [...]

A Little Bit of Organization Can Go a Long Way

July 22, 2010

Sometimes all a home really needs is a littile bit of organization…in this case, not to sound cliche, but a little bit certainly does go a long way. It’s easy to get bogged down by clutter throughout our daily lives. And, if you’re renovating, project remnants compound the problem. Here are some tips, courtesy of [...]

Getting Ready for Your Home Appraisal

July 20, 2010

Home appraisals are a necessary step in the process of selling or refinancing your home. While many homes today aren’t worth as much as they were when they were bought, it is crucial for homeowners to be realistic when it comes to getting their home appraised. If you are in the process of getting your [...]

A new look for CBKansas.com

July 19, 2010

This week our company website CBKansas.com has a new look. We have all the functionality of the old site, but now CBKansas.com have a much more stylish look that is very much fit for 2010. Coldwell Banker Griffith & Blair American Home strives to listen to you, our clients and customers and we have [...]

Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly

July 15, 2010

Homeowners across the country are continually striving toward a more eco-friendly lifestyle. While homeowners may not know where to start, there are small steps that can be taken that can add up to make a big difference. The experts at OurGreenerLife.com offer the following tips to help you lessen your eco footprint. 1. Use less [...]

When are Taxes Due on Sale of Inherited House?

July 13, 2010

RISMEDIA, July 13, 2010–(MCT)–How to handle the sale of a parent’s home is a question many baby boomers face after their parents are gone. Here are two different situations answered by Internal Revenue Service specialist Jesse Weller and estate planning attorney Tracy Potts. QUESTION: My parents lived in a 1910 home until they passed away [...]

How many people are moving in or out of NE Kansas?

June 30, 2010

Recently, Forbes.com added this cool interactive tool to their website. If you are curious how many people are moving in and out of Topeka, Lawrence, Kansas City, or anywhere else in the country, you can simple click on the county and see if more people are moving in or out of your area. Although there [...]

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