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What did you get from your real estate agent for Xmas?

By Julie Brosterman, Friday, December 24, 2004.

The stores are filled with last minutes shoppers here in LA and I'm sure that if statistics of web purchases were tracked by zip codes, the LA neighborhoods would lead the national pack in dollars of purchases bought via the internet by the looks of all the UPS, US Mail and Fed Ex trucks making multiple stops on my street.  And frankly, given the traffic in our fair city, it's really the only way to shop. more...

Getting your dollar's worth from home improvement

By Paul Bianchina, Friday, December 24, 2004.

So you've decided to take the plunge and redo the kitchen, or put on a sprawling new deck, or add that central air conditioning you so desperately wanted last summer. The plans are drawn, the contractor is ready to go, and you suddenly have a concern you hadn't thought of before:

Is this a good investment?

How well a remodeling project pays back on its initial cost is dependant on a number of factors, and you need to weigh at least some of them before you make the decision to move ahead.  more...

Architectural wonders pepper America's evolution

By Arrol Gellner, Friday, December 24, 2004.

The Carson Mansion in Eureka, Calif. – perhaps America's most recognized Victorian house – is so preposterously ornate that it approaches caricature.

Lumber magnate William Carson was anxious to showcase the marvelous versatility of his California redwood, so he made sure his architects, the brothers Samuel and Joseph Newsom, pulled out all the stops in his mansion's design. And did they ever: Since its completion in 1886, Carson's soaring gingerbread confection has remained the last word in Victorian bombast.  more...

How to make more money in real estate Premium Content

By Bernice Ross, Friday, December 24, 2004.

What are your New Year's resolutions for 2005? Most of us resolve to make more money. If this is one of your resolutions, a great place to begin is by expanding what is most profitable and eliminating money-wasting activities.  more...

Affiliate marketing expert reveals secrets of the trade

By Inman News, Friday, December 24, 2004.

Shawn Collins, CEO of Shawn Collins Consulting, is experienced with all facets of affiliate marketing. Through his company, he offers short-term consulting and coaching as well as the ability to handle the entire outsourcing of an affiliate program.

Collins previously served as director of affiliate marketing for ClubMom, where he launched the affiliate program in March 2000.  more...