Make sure home passes sniff test

SELLING YOUR HOME: While your home



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Easy Blender Eggnog

This favorite holiday drink is easier to make than you think; simply simmer together heavy cream, sugar, and nutmeg, then gradually combine with eggs in the blender.



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Ex-Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac execs charged with fraud

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Congress Ave one the Move

As if Congress isn't eclectic enough, it will most likely become even moreso.  Very cool! That is why Austin is the way it is.....Weird.

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Is "That Celeb" really that perfect looking?

I know I need to be photo shopped, but I'm not so worried.  Pretty cool little tool to see what has been done.

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Simple Thanksgiving Centerpieces

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Here are some tabletop decorations that are incredibly simple and easy to put together.

Back in the saddle. Tell me what's on your radar for Thanksgiving. I'm compiling a "todo" list.

Back in the saddle. Tell me what's on your radar for Thanksgiving. I'm compiling a "todo" list.

Some Leander ISD schools have canceled classes for tomorrow. Here is the list: j.mp/pv4rdm

Some Leander ISD schools have canceled classes for tomorrow. Here is the list: j.mp/pv4rdm

Terrible. Canyon Glen?

Terrible. Canyon Glen?

Labor Day Fires Continue: Travis County evacuees call: (512)974-6199; Bastrop: (512)581-4023; Hays: (512)753-2180. #centraltxfires

Labor Day Fires Continue: Travis County evacuees call: (512)974-6199; Bastrop: (512)581-4023; Hays: (512)753-2180. #centraltxfires

NOTICE: Steiner Ranch has been locked-down. Residents that have evacuated are NOT permitted to return unless notified to do so.

NOTICE: Steiner Ranch has been locked-down. Residents that have evacuated are NOT permitted to return unless notified to do so.

Real Estate: 5 tips for a smooth mortgage application process

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All you needed was a pulse. In the not-so-distant past, that

30 High-Design Kitchen Finds

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These kitchen goodies and gadgets are not only super functional, they

Green Living: Summer Energy Savings

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Summer heat is a mastermind at emptying our wallets. In today's economy, many families cannot afford large rises in their monthly bills. How can you keep energy costs low this Summer? Or, you could just sweat all night and make yourself miserable.

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Lawn Replacements: Kick Your Yard in the Grass

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Tired of the same old, same old? The endless cutting and edging, the bare spots, the crabgrass and dandelions that get stronger with every application of weed control? No worries—we’ve got your back. And your front yard, too. Try these imaginative lawn replacements and you’ll have it made in the shade, once and for all.

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Remove Stains From Walls Before You Paint

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Remove stains from walls before you slap on another coat: It’s the first commandment of painting. Here’s how to wash seven common stains off your walls.  Been there and done that...

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A new way to save tax-free

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FORTUNE -- Amid all the rancor in Washington over how to rein in the federal deficit, one thing seems inevitable: If you're a six-figure earner, your tax bill has nowhere to go but up. The good news? A quirk in the tax code gives you a new backdoor opportunity to build your savings and shelter more of your income from the threat of higher taxes.

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Buy vs. rent: These days, buying wins

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NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- For the first time in years, buying a home may beat renting.

Follow up to yesterdays article I posted.  You make the call.

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When Mortgage Borrowers Don't Pay, Should Taxpayers Be On The Hook?

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Or, to re-phrase the headline in a more boring way: What, if anything, should replace Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?

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SPRING HOME MAINTENANCE GUIDE

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Preventive maintenance is crucial to the value of your home. Keep your place in tiptop shape with regular check-ups to save you the headache and cost of emergency repairs.

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