Buyers who are considering financing a home in a rural area often find that it is harder to get approved for funding than it is for a home that is nestled in suburbia. Lending requirements are often too strict for lower income farmers and rural residents. Appraisal guidelines are often too stringent for many older homes or farmhouses.

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“Don’t use I-talics… use _emphasis_”

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High-tech gadgetry is everywhere, especially in the home. According to one report, demand for home entertainment goods is only increasing, and by 2020 this demand will take the equivalent of 14 power stations to run. But this Green Wednesday post is about gadgets of another sort: those that help conserve energy rather than drain it. They’re also practical – rather than adding to your unused gadget collection, these devices are handy for everyday use. (more…)

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