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		<title>Inexpensive Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:34:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Florin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that you could drastically increase the value of your home without having to invest heavily in having your home remodeled or refitted? Yes, it’s possible! And you won’t even have to spend as much just to make it happen! 
If you are selling your home, getting a good value for it could [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Things That Add Value To Your Fixer-Upper Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:43:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fixer-upper homes apparently need a lot of work to increase their market value. What things should you do to really make the most out of your renovation efforts thus increasing the value of your fixer-upper home?

Pristine walls â€“ Fixing up your walls is an inexpensive way to increase the value of your fixer-upper homer. You [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Landscaping Sells Homes</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:57:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Florin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a simple, inexpensive upgrade to give your property a selling edge?
Try some lovely landscaping.
It doesn&#8217;t matter whether you are planning to sell this year or five years from now, beautiful landscaping will give you very high returns on your investment now and later.  And, with landscaping, the value usually increases with time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Organizing the Garage and Basement</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:04:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Florin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Probably the two most dreaded areas of the home to organize are the garage and the basement.  There are boxes and piles of things there that haven&#8217;t seen the light of day in years.  It&#8217;s a good idea to invest in some large garbage bags, and just get rid of anything you don&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Keep Porches and Railings in Good Repair</title>
		<link>http://www.yourvirginiahome.com/53/keep-porches-and-railings-in-good-repair/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Oct 2006 15:14:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Florin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After taking a beating from the elements, and having worn from time, porch railings have been known to become wobbly.  This is a safety hazard, to say the least, but it&#8217;s also very unattractive. 
Railings that are loose can damage the steps to which they&#8217;re attached.  This can only mean a higher cost [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mow the Lawn</title>
		<link>http://www.yourvirginiahome.com/52/mow-the-lawn/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2006 03:06:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Florin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A property that has a well manicured lawn has one of the best chances at showing pride in ownership than any other outdoor technique.  
For one thing, there is a large upswing in the priority that homeowners place in their outdoor living spaces.  
Therefore, the landscaping of your front yard (especially) as well [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Plant Some Flowers</title>
		<link>http://www.yourvirginiahome.com/51/plant-some-flowers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2006 21:39:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Florin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Flowers, especially bright flowers, can liven up the exterior of your home very inexpensively and easily.  They needn&#8217;t be expensive or exotic.  Even the cheapest, easy-care, low maintenance flowers will do just fine, such as: 

petunias 
marigolds 
sweet alyssum zinnias
And bachelor&#8217;s buttons.  

Your local garden center will be able to help you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Trim Shrubbery</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Oct 2006 20:36:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Florin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shrubbery and other greenery that has an unkempt appearance can often be misconstrued as a sign of neglect, and gives a bad impression of your house overall.  Prospective homebuyers who see shrubbery that has not been well maintained may not even be aware of their observation, but it will have an impact on the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tidy Up Outside Before Selling Your Home</title>
		<link>http://www.yourvirginiahome.com/49/tidy-up-outside-before-selling-your-home/</link>
		<comments>http://www.yourvirginiahome.com/49/tidy-up-outside-before-selling-your-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2006 22:34:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Florin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Take the time to walk around your property wearing good thick gloves, and carrying a garbage bag.  Pick up every bit of refuse, yard waste, and other unsightly things, and throw them away.  When the garbage is gone, then do another lap and remove all of the clutter outside.  This can include [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home inspection is a good idea for everyone</title>
		<link>http://www.yourvirginiahome.com/46/home-inspection-is-a-good-idea-for-everyone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2006 01:50:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Florin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In one way, home repair contractors are a little like doctors who are known to say, &#8220;If only you had come to me sooner &#8230; .&#8221;
It&#8217;s easy to put off checking with your doctor about little aches and pains that could lead to something serious. It&#8217;s just as easy to put off maintenance that could [...]]]></description>
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