It’s April now, and that means Springtime! Warmer, lighter, longer days at last! I always feel that the year really starts in Spring, with bulbs poking their cheerful heads above the ground, and the blossom trees beginning to… well, blossom. It’s a time for thinking ahead and being excited about the future.



Personally, I’m thinking about new kitchens … I dream in kitchens. No kidding! I really do. I dream about a spacious, airy, light-filled room where I am somehow transformed into a potential winner for MasterChef…



I think about clean lines. Space to store all my utensils. Worktops made of a wipe-clean material that won’t stain or warp when the husband puts hot pans straight out of the oven on them, or the kids spill their Ribena.



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When asked about the course of action for homeowners that cannot afford to make increased mortgage payments, 64% of those polled believe it’s better for the person to sell their house and find a less expensive one, while 22% say it’s better for the government to assist them with their payments than it is for them to be forced to sell their house; the remaining 14% were undecided.



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California is one of the most populous states of the United Sates. You can say that it is the most sought after place in the US. After the great hit of the economic recession, California real estate has started growing by leaps and bounds. It is because of the immense demand of high-class homes in this exotic place. The breathtaking scenic beauty of this place magnetizes potential investors to buy properties in this area.



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http://www.squidoo.com/california-property http://amplify.com/u/byb20

Mortgage market pricing continues to worsen this AM due to stock market recovering from the earlier losses, despite the economic release about U. S. February home sales dropping more than forecast and median purchase price declining as well. Pricing is going to trade off the Libya and oil situation and how the stock market reacts. The market influence from Japan is abating for now unless new information is developed that better quantifies the impact of the disaster in Japan and its economic industries.



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Goodbye, over-the-top kitchen remodel? Hello, study but unshowy new windows? Maybe so, if a recent report on where we’ll put our remodeling dollars in the coming years turns out to be correct.

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http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/la-fi-umberger-20110327,0,7668990.story http://amplify.com/u/byaz9