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Home Tips: Smart Home Products That Will Change The Way You Live

A new survey reveals that many homeowners buy smart home products because of security reasons. According to Business Insider, a new survey reveals that many homeowners would buy smart home products because of security reasons.

Top Simple Landscaping Ideas for Your Backyard

ere are some simple landscaping ideas for your backyard. Besides making your home more beautiful, a properly landscaped area exudes warmth. Here are some simple landscaping ideas for your backyard, as suggested by HGTV Gardens.

House Tour: Take a Look Inside a House That Boasts Only Bold Colors

Here's a look at Gary McBournie and Bill Richards' home. Here's a look inside a house that only boasts of some of the boldest and most vibrant colors you can ever find.
  • Homes for Rent: One-Bedroom Rentals With Eco-Friendly Features
    Looking for ecofriendly homes for rent in the different parts of the country? Looking for ecofriendly homes for rent in the different parts of the country? Zillow found some one-bedroom rentals that are not only listed for an affordable price but also have some environmental-friendly features.
  • Top 5 Dollar Store Buys to Organize the Bathroom
    Here are the top five things you need to buy at the Dollar Store. Here's a look at some of the Dollar Store finds you can purchase to add more flair to your bathroom.
  • Home Selling Tips: How to Let Go of Your ‘Stale’ Property
    If your current listing is going "stale," doing nothing about it will simply make it stay on the market for a longer time.
  • Top 3 Benefits of Living in a Small Town
    Here are the top three benefit of living in a small town. Here are some of the most important benefits you can get from living in a small town. According to House Beautiful, living in a small town can make you become more appreciative of history.
  • Home Buying Tips for Spring: How to Win the Bid War
    Here are some tips on how to win the bid war and get that house you want for your family. Planning on buying a home this spring? If you are, you must be prepared for some competition.
  • China’s Commercial Real Estate Prices Up 10% Over Scarcity of Assets
    Amid the ongoing economic turmoil in China, the country's real estate market is continuously growing. For one, the commercial property prices climbed 10 percent in the first quarter of 2016 compared to the previous year.
  • Loophole Provides Savings for Wealthy Property Buyers
    The current tax imposable on transfers on real property is pegged at one percent for the first $200,000. The rate increases to two percent when the property is worth $2 million and anything over that is taxed at three percent. Many first time buyers are exempt from this tax. With this tax alone, a projected $1.5 billion in revenues are expected to be collected between 2015 and 2016 alone.
  • Hot Summer Good for Real Estate Purchases
    There are many reasons why spring is busy for real estate. One of the reasons is that homes look better during spring. This causes listings to expand and increase available inventory. Alongside this is the increase of potential buyers interested in purchasing a home at this period. With these two factors, home prices naturally would increase as demand increases.
  • Which Cities in the US Promote Work-Life Balance?
    Living in an environment that promotes a healthy balance between life and work is a dream come true for most people. While there are certain places that often thrive in terms of career growth, many people are opting to move to a place where they can find a stable job and still find time to rest and relax. Which cities in the U.S. promote work-life balance?
  • 3 Ways to Protect Your Home from Burglars
    Preventing burglars from breaking into your home or apartment is a lot easier (and cheaper) than dealing with the aftermath of a theft or robbery. Unfortunately for some, they had to learn the hard way and experience a break-in at home before learning their lesson. Here are 3 ways to protect your home from burglars: