Burrr, It's Cold Outside

In Odessa TX we rarely have a chance to really get to enjoy a good toasty fire in our homes but lately is the exception.  Before you stoke up the fire, here are some great tips to have a safe and efficient fire.   Burn only dry, cured wood that have been split, stacked and dried for 8-12 months.  The best wood to use is hardwood such as oak, hickory or maple.  In our area we have an abundance of mesquite growing wild.  It is a fairly hardy wood but it has a strong smell that is not always welcome indoors. Burn only firewood not processed or treated wood such as treated lumber or painted wood or wood that has any chemicals on it.  You can use log starters from the store to help get your fire going. Open the damper only when the fireplace is in...

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Home Seller Statistics

Home Seller Statistics Home opn the market - 8 weeks median Sales Price to asking -  96% median Number of Price Reductions 43% require none 27% require one 14% require two 9% require three 8% require four or more Seller Incentives 56% had none 25% had a home warranty 20% had closing cost assistance 4% had credit to repairs / remodeling Where did buyers find their home? 38% through an agent 37% through the internet 11% through yard sign/open house 6% through friend or neighbor 2% through print newspapers <1% through homebook or magazine What do sellers want from their agents 23% want price home competitively 21% want help finding a buyer 20% want help marketing to potential buyers 19% want help selling home in a specific time period 7% want help selling for mo...

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REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-'Secret' Way to Lower Mortgage Payments

How to lower your monthly payment without refinancing.REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-'Secret' Way to Lower Mortgage Payme...

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