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Real Estate Minute: Save Money By Switching Phone Plans
Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink Check your phone bill lately? You might be able to save money by switching plans or carriers Original Air Date: August 11, 2006
Real Estate Minute: Turn Up Your Air Conditioning To Save Money on your bills
Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink Turn up your air conditioning to save money on your bills Original Air Date: August 10, 2006
Real Estate Minute: America Online Now Provided For Free
Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink America Online Will Now Be Free. What Does This Mean For You? Original Air Date: August 8, 2006
Real Estate Minute: Deals of a Lifetime in New Cars
Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink Deals of a Lifetime in New Cars Original Air Date: August 4, 2006
Real Estate Minute: Frugal Food Preparation
Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink Getting rid of leftovers. Original Air Date: August 2, 2006
Avoid Contractor Liens With Lien Waivers
Before you get a contractor to work on your property you should get a lien waiver. Lien waivers ensure that if your contractor or a sub-contractor does not get paid for the home improvement or home repair work that they do, your home won't be in danger. When a contractor puts a lien on a home, it makes it more difficult to later sell the home.
Renovate Or Tear Down: When Shouldn’t A House be Saved?
In neighborhoods all across America we are seeing old homes being torn down and replaced with new construction. Lane Epstein, an architect and vice president of Baker Construction Group, shares how to decide if an older home is appropriate for renovation or tear down.
Real Estate Minute: Resources for Entrepreneurs
Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink Resources for Entrepreneurs Original Air Date: July 10, 2006
Real Estate Minute: Invention Contest From Staples
Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink Got a better letter opener? Original Air Date: July 14, 2006
Real Estate Minute: Save Gas Money During Summer Travels
Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink Saving On Gas While Traveling By Car This Summer Original Air Date: July 11, 2006