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Prices of Luxury Homes in the U.S. Continue to Drop

Prices of homes in the real estate market are increasing but the same cannot be said for luxury homes. According to a recent report, prices of luxury homes across the U.S. continue to drop. Does this mean there are less luxury homebuyers than before?

Is Wi-Fi Squatting Considered a Crime?

In this modern day and age, one would think that everyone has access to Wi-Fi. However, it turns out that some people do not and would go as far as “borrowing” someone else’s Internet connection. Is the so-called “Wi-Fi squatting” considered a crime? How can you protect your Wi-Fi from being hacked by your neighbors?

3 Smaller, More Affordable Home Options for First-Time Buyers

First-time homebuyers are faced with the challenge of finding and buying a home in today’s crazy market. As prices of homes and rents are shooting across the U.S., many buyers are already having a hard time looking for a home to live in. What are other alternative options for first-time buyers?
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  • House Buying Tips: Pros and Cons of Hiring a Mortgage Broker
    Buying a house can sometimes be a long, tedious process, which requires a lot of time, effort, and patience. One of the things that make it hard for buyers is looking and applying for a mortgage. While finding the best mortgage for you can be done on your own, are you better of hiring a mortgage broker instead and save yourself from a lot of headaches?
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  • 3 Home Renovation Projects to Avoid if You Don’t Want Your House Value to Suffer
    Home renovation projects are an exciting thing to do, especially if you are looking to personalize your house into something you have always wanted since you were a child. However, your idea of a dream home may not always be the same as someone else’s idea of their dream house; therefore, it would be wise to stop and think twice before doing certain home renovation projects if you do not want your house value to suffer.
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  • How to Prepare Your Home for Disaster
    Disaster knows no time or place; it can strike anytime whether you are at home, in the office, inside your car or at the grocery. While no one can predict what disaster will strike your area in the next days, weeks, months or years, it is always a good thing keeping yourself prepared in case a disaster happens.
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  • House Selling Tips: 3 Cheap and Easy Ways to Update Your Home’s Exterior
    Your home’s exterior is one of the first things that buyers will see upon viewing your house whether in person or online. Therefore, if you would like to create a lasting (and positive) impression on your prospective buyers, then you might need to do a couple of makeovers to improve the overall look of your home’s exterior.
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  • Do You Need More Financial Documentation When Applying for a Mortgage?
    Applying for a mortgage can sometimes be a rigorous and tedious process. Aside from looking for a lender with the best mortgage interest rates and deals, you will also need to prepare a number of documents before submitting your application. While the basic information needed will sometimes suffice, other lenders will require you to submit more than what is required. Will you need more financial documentation?
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  • 3 Trees to Avoid Planting in Your Yard at All Costs
    Trees are wonderful to have in your yard. Aside from it being an efficient source of shade during those hot, summer months, trees also add to the aesthetic value of a yard. However, there are certain trees that you should avoid planting in your yard at all costs if you want to save yourself from a lot of headaches in the future.
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  • Hidden Apartment Fees You Need to Know About
    Moving to a new apartment often entails a lot of fees and charges, including costs of hiring movers and paying the landlord a security deposit. However, there are other hidden fees that may come up and surprise you if you do not make enough research before moving. Here are some hidden apartment fees that you need to know about:
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  • The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Rug for Your Home
    Adding a rug at home is one of the easiest ways of adding design and color into your rooms. While choosing the right rug might seem like an easy thing to do, not knowing the basics of what rug fits into what room may end up leaving the room looking and feeling awkward. Here are some tips for choosing the right rug for specific rooms at home:
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  • How to Protect Your Home from Burglars While Taking a Vacation
    Crime really knows no time or place, but the incidence of robberies are at its highest during the summer months. This is partly due to the fact that most people are on a vacation during this season, leaving their homes unattended for and more attractive to burglars. How can you increase the security of your house even while you are on a vacation?
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  • Real Estate Investors Are Making it Increasingly Difficult for First-Time Home Buyers
    Signs of the busy spring home buying are already visible, as more buyers flock the market in hopes of getting their hands on a new house. While first-time homebuyers are already experiencing difficulties finding a home in the market, recent reports show that real estate investors are adding to the burden of first-time buyers.
    By Staff Reporter