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	<title>Real Estate Industry Blog &#187; Brian Ripp</title>
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					<h2 class="aw_page_title">About Brian Ripp</h2>
					
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						<br />2698 Mowry Ave.,						
													<br />Fremont, CA 94538											</div>
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		<title>6 worth-the-price fix ups for your home</title>
		<link>http://www.wannanetwork.com/2012/05/09/6-worth-the-price-fix-ups-for-your-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 22:05:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Ripp</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[curb appeal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diy]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[home improvements]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Simple and affordable do-it-yourself projects can greatly increase a home’s resale value, according to HomeGains annual home improvement and staging survey.  The marketing company surveyed nearly 600 real estate professionals to discover which DIYhome improvement projects five sellers the biggest return for their buck. Here are the six projects under $1,000 (approx.) that made the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Update your Fireplace Mantle with Style</title>
		<link>http://www.wannanetwork.com/2012/04/23/update-your-fireplace-mantle-with-style/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wannanetwork.com/2012/04/23/update-your-fireplace-mantle-with-style/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:51:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Ripp</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips and Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fireplace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mantle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[remodel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[update]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.wannanetwork.com/?p=13036</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A mantle can be the place where you highlight treasured family photos; it can also be a show-stopping focal point for your room.  Whether you like minimalistic design or prefer to be surrounded with your favorite objects, here are some ideas to help you decorate your mantle: * Go Bold.  If you tend to use [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2012 Job Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.wannanetwork.com/2012/04/18/2012-job-outlook/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wannanetwork.com/2012/04/18/2012-job-outlook/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:16:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Ripp</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mortgage Rates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job outlook]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.wannanetwork.com/?p=12999</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There may be some good news on the jobs front, which could give the housing market a boost.  Some employersplan to add new jobs in 2012, but many are waiting to see how the enconomy fares before ramping up their hiring plans, according to CareerBuilder’s annual job forecast.  Nearly onin four empoloyers (23%) say they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fixed-Rate Mortgages are Preferred</title>
		<link>http://www.wannanetwork.com/2012/03/20/fixed-rate-mortgages-are-preferred/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wannanetwork.com/2012/03/20/fixed-rate-mortgages-are-preferred/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:35:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Ripp</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mortgage Rates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips and Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[buying]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[loans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mortgage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rates]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Fixed-rate loans accounted for more than 95% of all refinance loans in the 4th, regardless of whether the original loan was an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) or a fixed-rate, according to a report by Freddie Mac.  Nearly two-thirds of borrowers who had a hybrid ARM (58%) chose a fixed-rate loan during the 4th quarter, while the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cabinet Help</title>
		<link>http://www.wannanetwork.com/2012/03/09/cabinet-help/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:55:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Ripp</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[cabinets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kitchen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[remodeling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[updates]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Can’t afford a full kitchen makeover?  Sprucing up the cabinetry is an easy fix for a fraction of the cost. There are two options:  replacing or refacing.  Refacing includes covering the existing cabinet doors and drawer fronts with wood or plastic veneer and replacing knobs and door hinges; replacing cabinets requires removing them entirely and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Ways to improve your Credit Score</title>
		<link>http://www.wannanetwork.com/2012/02/22/5-ways-to-improve-your-credit-score-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wannanetwork.com/2012/02/22/5-ways-to-improve-your-credit-score-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:43:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Ripp</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mortgage]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[credit report]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.wannanetwork.com/?p=12598</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[1. Pay your bills on time. Payment history accounts for roughly 35% of your score. So paying bills on time is the most important thing you can do. If you’re behind, get caught up and then stay current. If you’re struggling, contact your creditors to work out a payment schedule. 2. Increase the length of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Helpful Tips to Save Energy</title>
		<link>http://www.wannanetwork.com/2012/02/17/helpful-tips-to-save-energy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wannanetwork.com/2012/02/17/helpful-tips-to-save-energy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:26:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Ripp</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tips and Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy saving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[weather stripping]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.wannanetwork.com/?p=12565</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Here are some suggestions to ensure that your home is energy efficient and ready for the colder winter weather. Test your homes energy efficiency.  You can perform a simple audit of your home’s energy use by following the guidelines at EnergyStar.gov. You can also have PG&#38;E or a home inspector evaluate the home. Turn down [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Remodeling Outlook Positive for 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.wannanetwork.com/2012/02/09/remodeling-outlook-positive-for-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wannanetwork.com/2012/02/09/remodeling-outlook-positive-for-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:47:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Ripp</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[remodeling]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.wannanetwork.com/?p=12489</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Like the residential housing market, the remodeling market is showing signs of improvement, according to two leading industry indexes. The National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index (RMI) rose five points in the fourth quarter of 2011 from the third quarter, reaching its highest level in five years. Index components measuring current market conditions [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Get Your Finances Ready for 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.wannanetwork.com/2012/01/27/get-your-finances-ready-for-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wannanetwork.com/2012/01/27/get-your-finances-ready-for-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:53:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Ripp</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Debt Settlement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips and Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[budget]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[goals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal finances]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Key points • The new year is a great time to reevaluate where you stand financially. • Consider these five resolutions to reshape your finances in 2012, including tips on budgeting, estate planning and more. • Helpful information for everyone, regardless of age or income. It wouldn’t be the new year without resolutions. But whether [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Be a &#8220;Snoopy&#8221; Seller</title>
		<link>http://www.wannanetwork.com/2011/12/17/be-a-snoopy-seller/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wannanetwork.com/2011/12/17/be-a-snoopy-seller/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:29:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Ripp</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tips and Advice]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.wannanetwork.com/?p=12093</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Before you put your home on the market,take the time to do a little “snooping” on your neighbors by comparing your home to others on the market and visiting open houses. Visiting a few open houses can give you a better idea of what your home is worth and can highlight needed improvements. If two [...]]]></description>
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