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		<title>Finding Housing Through Friends</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 17:45:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every person in the entire world has experienced a point in their life when they were looking for some type of housing. Housing can be hard to find especially if you do not know the area very well because you have just recently moved. You need to find a safe place to live and also [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.thecenterforattainablehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1387294_rural_yellow_villa.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-80" title="1387294_rural_yellow_villa" src="http://www.thecenterforattainablehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1387294_rural_yellow_villa.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>Every person in the entire world has experienced a point in their life when they were looking for some type of housing. Housing can be hard to find especially if you do not know the area very well because you have just <a href="http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/home/moving-tips.htm">recently moved</a>. You need to find a safe place to live and also make sure the neighborhood is acceptable to live in.</p>
<p><strong>Ways To Find Housing</strong></p>
<p>The first thing you should do is ask your friends if they have any advice on where to look or if they know of a place that might be available to rent. If no one has any advice or and no one has knowledge of a place that is available to rent then you need to turn to <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/Get_Shared">social media</a> as a way to get all of the information that you will need. You are going to have to start looking through websites in order to find a house or apartment to rent.</p>
<p><strong>Touring All Of The Housing</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.expressnightout.com/2012/05/dont-be-afraid-to-negotiate/">Prior to renting</a> anything you should always take the time to look at all of the places before you move. You need to be sure the neighborhoods are safe and also if you need schools or services nearby, you have all of those amenities.</p>
<p>Your friends can only give you so much help when it comes to finding a place to live, but you should always ask them what they think about certain neighborhoods so that you can live in a great environment that is free from any crime.</p>
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		<title>Protecting Your Section 8 Status</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:57:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are several ways to disqualify yourself from being a Section 8 renter and the first way is abusing drugs or alcohol. If you find that you’ve become addicted to drugs or alcohol, you should seek treatment immediately by either searching the internet for info on drug rehab centers or by searching for local rehab [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.thecenterforattainablehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/1131841_barbed_wire1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-77" title="1131841_barbed_wire" src="http://www.thecenterforattainablehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/1131841_barbed_wire1.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>There are several ways to disqualify yourself from <a href="http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/programdescription/cert8">being a Section 8 renter</a> and the first way is abusing drugs or alcohol. If you find that you’ve become addicted to drugs or alcohol, you should seek treatment immediately by either searching the internet for <a href="http://www.drugrehabcomparison.com/">info on drug rehab centers</a> or by searching for local rehab centers in your phone book.</p>
<p><strong>Income Disqualification</strong></p>
<p>If your income exceeds the amount that Section 8 allows, you will be disqualified and lose your housing status. Besides income, it’s also important to practice sound financial management and keep accurate records of your expenses because, you could be required to provide documentation to show where your money is going every month.</p>
<p><strong>Moving People In</strong></p>
<p>One of the most common reasons why people <a href="http://www.haphousing.org/default/index.cfm/renters/rental-assistance-programs/section-8-faqs/">lose their Section 8 status</a> is because they moved friends or family members into their home and didn’t report the change in their household size to Section 8. Moving more people into the home isn’t necessarily the problem, what causes the problem is if those people that you’ve moved in are working and have incomes of their own, Section 8 sees this as an increase in the household income and will disqualify you because of it.</p>
<p><strong>Misrepresentation</strong></p>
<p>Another common reason why people get disqualified by Section 8 is because; they misrepresented their true intentions for the place where they are living. For example: you’re running a business from the Section 8 apartment that you’re renting or you decided to live in a more expensive unit while letting your friend or family member live in your Section 8 unit you will be disqualified.</p>
<p><strong>Illegal Activity</strong></p>
<p>Last of all, but most important, if you conduct any illegal activity from your Section 8 home like selling drugs, firearms or something else that’s illegal, you will lose your Section 8 status and possibly face criminal charges.</p>
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		<title>Remodeling Section 8 Housing</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:42:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; The wonderful thing about doing a home remodel is it is not only just for people with money but also section 8 housing. Many Atlanta bathroom remodeling companies take the time to go around the city of Atlanta and redo the bathrooms and kitchens. These remodels are wonderful for the city of Atlanta because [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.thecenterforattainablehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/1383777_old_wooden_door.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-73" title="1383777_old_wooden_door" src="http://www.thecenterforattainablehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/1383777_old_wooden_door.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="201" /></a>The wonderful thing about <a href="http://ideas.thenest.com/decor-tricks/home-renovations/articles/10-renovations-you-can-do-yourself.aspx?MsdVisit=1">doing a home remodel</a> is it is not only just for people with money but also section 8 housing. Many <a href="http://www.brownlowandsons.com/services/kitchen-bath/bathrooms/">Atlanta bathroom remodeling</a> companies take the time to go around the city of Atlanta and redo the bathrooms and kitchens. These remodels are wonderful for the city of Atlanta because the remodels increase the property value.</p>
<p><strong>Remodeling In An Affordable Manner </strong></p>
<p>When it comes to remodeling sometimes going over budget is something that happens. The great thing about <a href="http://ideas.thenest.com/decor-tricks/decor-style/how%20to/how-to-upgrade-a-showerhead-yourself.aspx">remodeling section 8 housing</a> is most of the time the product has already been chosen, it is the color that is left for the potential person that is moving in. This will give the new homeowner a choice to decide the color. It is a great situation for both parties.</p>
<p><strong>Choosing The Perfect Colors</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.brownlowandsons.com">Atlanta remodeling</a> contractors always recommend that you choose something that is fairly neutral so that if you ever decide to sell your property you already have something that another family will like. It is never a good idea to get a color that is bright such as yellow. Most nice neutral colors are white, tan, or even a nice light brown. Neutral colors offer a great flexibility so that any type of furniture will also match. Those are always things to consider when you are going to paint in your new home. You always want to be sure that should you sell or even rent that the color scheme is welcomed by other parties.</p>
<p>You getting your place remodeled is always going to be slightly stressful because you will have to make decisions that will affect your property, but if you take the time and make them wisely and you should be in good shape and come out on top of the situation.</p>
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		<title>Getting Housing Help</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:09:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If a quick $1500 will help you hold your house until you can make further arrangements, there’s good news. Over the Internet you can receive, within 24 HRS, cash loans from several sources. Type In “How Much Can I Get A Cash Loan For” Search engines are a beautiful thing. They allow us to find [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.thecenterforattainablehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/477807_holding_the_key.jpg"><img src="http://www.thecenterforattainablehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/477807_holding_the_key.jpg" alt="" title="477807_holding_the_key" width="300" height="200" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-71" /></a>If a quick $1500 will help you hold your house until you can make further arrangements, there’s good news. Over the Internet you can receive, within 24 HRS, <a href="http://www.cashusa.com">cash loans</a> from several sources.</p>
<p><strong>Type In “How Much Can I Get A Cash Loan For”</strong><br />
Search engines are a beautiful thing. They allow us to find almost anything on the Internet including quick cash. Taking advantage of one of these fast and easy loans may mean paying higher interest rates than going through the long and tedious way with a bank; but if you need the money fast (and can pay it back fast) it’s not a bad option. Of course you’ll want to make sure that the service you’re <a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/saratoga/ci_20210195/beware-mortgage-settlement-scams">dealing with is reputable</a>; and there’s more good news concerning that. Reviews for just about any service imaginable can be found on line as well. Take into consideration that not all reviewers are the brightest bulb in the pack; so take most with a grain of salt during your consideration.</p>
<p><strong>Other Forms Of Housing Assistance</strong><br />
Affordable housing can be found online through <a href="http://articles.latimes.com/2012/mar/25/opinion/la-ed-lancaster-20120325">Section 8 Housing</a>; the Housing and Urban Development or HUD website; subsidized housing through welfare departments; and other governments or privately funded organizations. A search online should give you the results you need. Just type in ‘where can I get housing help’ and wait while pages upon pages of information appear on your screen.<br />
Everyone needs a little help now and then particularly in this poor excuse for an economy that we are being forced to endure. There’s no shame or harm in getting some fast money when you need it. Just be sure to pay it back as quickly as possible.</p>
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		<title>How Much Does Section 8 Cost?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Affordable Housing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Section 8 is a cheaper way to live if you are a low income person. Section 8 is great because you are able to pay less in rent and your expenses are cheaper so you are able to save and get on your feet. Saving Money It is very important that you save as much [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.thecenterforattainablehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1059878_house_2.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-67" title="1059878_house_2" src="http://www.thecenterforattainablehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1059878_house_2.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="194" /></a><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46656604/ns/local_news-cincinnati_oh/t/chabot-wants-stricter-requirements-section-housing/">Section 8 is a cheaper way to live</a> if you are a low income person. Section 8 is great because you are able to pay less in rent and your expenses are cheaper so you are able to save and get on your feet.</p>
<h2>Saving Money</h2>
<p>It is very important that you save as much <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_8_(housing)">money as possible while you are on section 8</a>. If you have a great deal of debt and are trying to figure out a way to pay all of it off and just consolidated into one loan then you might consider checking into <a href=" http://www.instantloanapproval.com">loans direct</a>.</p>
<h2>Cutting Expenses</h2>
<p>One of the biggest expenses you have is food. You should take a look at whether or not you are eating out a great deal because eating in restaurants and fast food does cost a great deal of money when you add the total up at the end of the month. Cooking at home is much cheaper. Another way to save money is also with coupons.</p>
<p>Simple things such as cooking at home instead of eating out or buying generic products rather than brand name will save you a great deal of money in the long run.</p>
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		<title>Maintaining Your Section 8 Housing</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:13:12 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Affordable Housing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In order for landlords to qualify for Section 8 Housing, they are expected to provide sanitary, safe, decent living conditions as well as maintaining quality and making prompt repairs. Who Lives In Section 8 Housing? Lots of people are in dire straits right now with the economy and joblessness that seems to be running rampant [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.thecenterforattainablehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1381650_colorful_buildings.jpg"><img src="http://www.thecenterforattainablehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1381650_colorful_buildings.jpg" alt="" title="1381650_colorful_buildings" width="300" height="225" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-64" /></a>In order for landlords to qualify for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_8_(housing)">Section 8 Housing</a>, they are expected to provide sanitary, safe, decent living conditions as well as maintaining quality and making prompt repairs.</p>
<h2>Who Lives In Section 8 Housing?</h2>
<p>Lots of people are in dire straits right now with the <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46625154">economy and joblessness</a> that seems to be running rampant in the United States. Many decent, upstanding citizens have been forced to scrape by and make ends meet in whatever way possible. That said: without purposefully stereo-typing or being overly judgmental (so save your letters), the types of damage left behind when tenants move out of Section 8 Homes can be downright destructive and irreparable. Yet landlords are expected to maintain the above stated standards.</p>
<h2>If You Don’t Have To Replace It; Clean It Or Fix It</h2>
<p>One of the best ways to take care of carpeting and upholstery (if furniture is included) is with <a href="http://steamcleanersuk.co.uk/ ">steam cleaners</a>. The kind you can rent at the store don’t always measure up to the professional services that you can hire; but they’re probably cheaper. Then again, if you really want to try to save the carpeting rather than replace it, professionals have all sorts of tricks of the trade which they can attempt to apply to the situation.<strong> </strong></p>
<p>Do yourself a favor and try to screen your tenants as best as is possible.</p>
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		<title>Don’t Drag A Junk Car To Your New Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:59:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The day you purchase a new home is one of the most exciting and fun days you can experience. What a thrill of emotions go through your mind as you purchase and move into a new home. Everyone is excited for you. It is a fresh start and a clean slate. Along with a new [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.thecenterforattainablehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/1128000_sold_1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-62" title="1128000_sold_1" src="http://www.thecenterforattainablehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/1128000_sold_1.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="211" /></a>The day you<a href="http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/46343108/ns/today-money/t/what-you-should-know-buying-home/"> purchase a new home is one of the most exciting </a>and fun days you can experience. What a thrill of emotions go through your mind as you purchase and move into a new home. Everyone is excited for you. It is a fresh start and a clean slate. Along with a new home accompanies new furniture and new decorations. One thing you should absolutely avoid doing is bringing your junk car to your new home.</p>
<h2>No Junk at Home</h2>
<p>Nothing can ruin the appeal and appearance of a new home quite like a junk car. <a href="http://cashforjunkautos.net/">Junk cars</a> are usually eye soars that attract negative attention and detract from the beauty of your new home. But you might wonder what you should do to make sure that your home stays beautiful.</p>
<h2>Getting Rid of the Car</h2>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvage_title">You should get rid of your junk car</a>. There are junk yards that pay cash for junk cars. Take your junk car to one of these places or a used car dealership. Or, donate your old car and write off the donation on your tax return later.</p>
<p>Don’t let a junk car ruin your fresh start. Get rid of it before you move in to the new home.</p>
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		<title>Building In The Green Belt?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Building Your Own Home]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being able to build anything is an amazing opportunity to custom design whatever you want is a great thing. No matter if you are building on a desert, a mountain, or a green belt it still is a fabulous thing. Figuring Out A Floor Plan That Works For You And Your Family You always need [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.thecenterforattainablehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Wooden-Building-Blocks.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-57" title="Wooden Building Blocks" src="http://www.thecenterforattainablehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Wooden-Building-Blocks.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="260" /></a>Being able to build anything is an amazing opportunity to custom design whatever you want is a great thing. No matter if you are building on a desert, a mountain, or a <a href="http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/local-uxbridge-news/2012/01/20/project-pinewood-plans-rejected-after-inquiry-113046-30164614/ ">green belt</a> it still is a fabulous thing.</p>
<h2>Figuring Out A Floor Plan That Works For You And Your Family</h2>
<p>You always need to think about how easy it is to navigate around your house. When designing a floor plan you want to make sure you have plenty of room for everybody to roam freely without feeling <a href="http://realestate.msn.com/6-design-tricks-for-small-home">cramped up</a> in any particular spaces.</p>
<h2>Making Sure The Master Bedroom Is Your Personal Sanctuary</h2>
<p>Any house that is custom-built is always going to have a master bedroom that is huge with walk-in closets for all those fashion accessories like scarves and <a href="http://www.elliotrhodes.com/mens-animal-belts/">crocodile belts</a>, and its own personal private bathroom. The bedroom is also going to be completely plush and have a relaxing atmosphere. You might consider a TV bed as a luxury item to get, because it is very relaxing, entertaining, and a wonderful addition to technology.</p>
<p>Once your home is completely built then you might consider having a housewarming party so that all your friends and family can check out your new home. It is a great way to spend time with each other.</p>
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		<title>Cutting Costs on Your Utility Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:17:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[During the economic recession many people have faced the hard reality that it’s time for them to start cutting services. Why? The average person has less disposable income than they did just three years ago and tough decisions must be made to insure that they can “stay afloat” financially. Phone Service Nobody needs more than [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.thecenterforattainablehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/1227989_scissors.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-60" title="1227989_scissors" src="http://www.thecenterforattainablehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/1227989_scissors.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financial_crisis">During the economic recession many people have faced</a> the hard reality that it’s time for them to start cutting services. Why? The average person has less disposable income than they did just three years ago and tough decisions must be made to insure that they can “stay afloat” financially.</p>
<h2>Phone Service</h2>
<p>Nobody needs more than one phone, especially if it’s a family with two adults and two small children. Every person who is either renting or owns their home should consider cutting their home phone in favor of a VOIP service like Skype or <a href="http://www.acnintegrity.eu/acn/fr/">ACN</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42970927/ns/business-press_releases/t/logmein-debuts-ipad-iphone-voip-options-free-screen-sharing-service-joinme/"> With a VOIP phone service you can make</a> more calls for less money every single month and you will also have the flexibility to make calls anywhere, to any country especially to Europe or France.</p>
<h2>Electricity</h2>
<p>You can’t cut your electric bill because, you need electricity every month. What you can do to save money on electricity in your home is the following:<br />
• Buy energy saver appliances. ($500 per year savings)<br />
• Get energy efficient light bulbs then install them. ($30 per month savings)<br />
• Weatherize your home by replacing weather stripping under doors, caulking around windows and adding new base boards.<br />
• Turn appliances like computers and TV’s off at night when you’re not using them.</p>
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		<title>Save on Housing With a Home Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:26:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Housing costs can be very expensive. Depending on where you live, you might be paying over $1000 a month for your home. It is time to create a new business to help with your costs. Figuring out the perfect home business for you You should think about what you love to do, or something that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.thecenterforattainablehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/1367115_decorative_villa.jpg"><img src="http://www.thecenterforattainablehousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/1367115_decorative_villa.jpg" alt="" title="1367115_decorative_villa" width="300" height="225" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-55" /></a><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46209671/ns/business-motley_fool/">Housing costs</a> can be very expensive. Depending on where you live, you might be paying over $1000 a month for your home. It is time to create a new business to help with your costs.</p>
<h2>Figuring out the perfect home business for you</h2>
<p>You should think about what you love to do, or something that you are a huge fan of. Those two items together will help you form an idea of a home-based business. You should make notes of what you think would work, and also keep in mind a timeline. You need to set goals that are scheduled, so that you can get your home-based business started.</p>
<h2>The financial aspect of your business</h2>
<p>Financial records are going to be essential in any business that you ever choose to run. A <a href="http://www.merchantexpress.com/">merchant express</a> account is going to be a key player in maintaining your immaculate records. No matter what it is always important that you take care of your financial records to the best of your ability.</p>
<p>Once you have gotten established you will get yourself into a routine of daily things to do to make sure your <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_from_home">home-based busines</a>s is a success</p>
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