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Get Your Home Ready to Sell and Make More Money
Saturday July 5, 2008
In today's difficult housing market, everyone is challenged to find just the right thing to do to draw a buyer to their home. In spite of the circumstances, this is the time of year that lots of families are making plans to move. Whether the move is to another city or just another neighborhood, there's lots of work involved. Homes must be sold and new ones found, schools must be identified, and things must be packed.

But the sale of your present home will go more smoothly, you'll probably find more interested buyers, and you'll make more money on the sale if you follow some basic rules about preparing a house for sale.

Without spending a fortune, you certainly can clear the surfaces of knickknacks, get rid of things that are very personal, and put the spotlight on the best aspects of your home. Our article will give you some great ideas of things to do to assure you of a faster and more profitable sale.

For more great help on selling your home and what to do to make it the best one on the block, check out About.com's site for Home Buying and Selling.

Celebrate the 4th of July

Thursday July 3, 2008
The 4th of July, Independence Day in the United States, isn't just another day on the calendar, a day to have a mattress sale! The 4th of July is America's birthday and a very special celebration is in order. We've included links to other About.com sites that have special information about the 4th of July.

Learn about the Declaration of Independence from About.com's guide to American History.

Find a 4th of July celebration in your part of the country from our Travel With Kids guide.

Try out a new 4th of July recipe for your holiday picnic from our guide to SouthernCooking.

And look through some great Independence Day crafts and activities.

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