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It's flu season, but that doesn't mean you need to get sick. Below are several steps for battling the flu.
1. Know the signs: Can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches, chills and fatigue. Sometimes there can be vomiting and diarrhea.
2. Always get your annual flu vaccine. It protects against three of the most common strains: H1N1 and Influenza A and B. It's strongly suggested for young children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with pregnancy, asthma, diabetes, heart and lung disease.
3. Take all possible preventive actions: Wash hands frequently. Avoid contact with sick people. If you have flu symptoms, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone. Keep sick kids home from school. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze - and throw...
For many, buying a home is one of the most stressful endeavors you will ever take on. While you may never erase all of the stress associated with home-buying, with the right mindset, and the right toolset, you can certainly minimize the stress of finding and buying your dream home.
1. Get pre-approved. Making sure you are able to get a mortgage will reduce the stress of the home buying process, because you know you're eligible before you even begin hunting, automatically taking that stress factor off your plate. That's not the only way pre-approval will reduce stress – it also makes the home search easier. "Many sellers won't even work with a buyer... The fall often calls for a slowdown from the bustling Summer homebuying season. However, due to affordable interest rates and home prices, this fall is proving to be a busier buying time than the falls that have come before. Michael Litzner, Broker of Century 21 American Homes let's us in on a few tips for buying a home in the fall:
Check up on homes you liked this summer. Remember that gorgeous home with the wrap-around porch you fell in love with in June, but passed on because it was a bit out of your price range? Check back. "If it's still on the market, it may have dropped in price, and even if it hasn't, offering a little less than asking price may be a good idea if the seller is trying to close before winter," comments Litzner.
Buy a home that needs a little TLC. In the fall, not only are homes cheaper...
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