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Real Estate Investment: Should Your First Purchase be a Vacation Home?

Real estate investments are becoming a popular choice nowadays because it is a great way of diversifying your portfolio. While other first-time homebuyers may be looking into purchasing their own home, should your first purchase be instead a vacation home?

How to Avoid Common Mistakes When Moving Houses

Moving houses is a stressful and tiring experience in itself alone. While there are a lot of things that you need to think of prior to the big move, here are some tips to avoid committing the most common mistakes that people make when moving houses.

Is it Time for You to Live Abroad?

At some point in your life, you may have to move from one place to another; however, very few will only consider moving to a completely different country. Is it time for you to experience life away from the US and start living a new life in another country?
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  • How to Organize Your Messy Cords and Cable Wires at Home
    In this day and age, it’s pretty much normal to have more than just one charger at home. You may have multiple cellphones along with a laptop, a gaming console, and your home theater system. Unfortunately, these can sometimes make such a mess that you no longer know which cord powers which. Here are some ways to organize your messy cords and cables at home.
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  • Tips for Improving Your Home Appraisal
    Home appraisals determine whether you can get your house refinanced or whether a new buyer can afford the house they are eyeing on in the real estate market. Unfortunately, appraisals can often come in lower than what you might be expecting. Here are some tips for improving your home appraisal:
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  • Real Estate News: Millennials Are Now Choosing to Live in the Suburbs
    The millennials comprise the highest percentage of homebuyers, which means that most real estate agents are always on the lookout for this generation’s needs and wants. A recent report reveals that the millennials are now choosing to live in the suburbs rather than getting a home in the city.
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  • Things You Need to Know About Homeownership and Tax Deductions
    Tax season is sometimes one of the most stressful times of the year, as almost everyone is busy consulting their accountants and checking whether or not they missed anything out on their report. While aggressively deducting things on your list can be a cause for concern, there are certain things you can deduct from your taxes without fearing about attracting unwanted attention from the IRS.
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  • HGTV Star Emily Henderson Wows Fans With 'Narnia' Inspired Nursery
    Celebrity blogger Emily Henderson has been known for designs with eclectic patterns and lavish accessorizing. Her daughter's nursery was no exception. The nursery took inspiration from Narnia with forest-themed wallpaper used to create scenery on both sides of the room.
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  • Ashley Benson Net Worth: ‘Pretty Little Liars’ Star Sells LA Home for $3 Million
    It looks like “Pretty Little Liars” star Ashley Benson is eyeing on spring homebuyers this 2016. The 26-year-old actress recently listed another home in the real market; this time, she is selling her LA home for $3 million.
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  • Can a Transaction Fail Because of Miscommunication Between Real Estate Agents?
    Buying and selling a house oftentimes lies on the negotiations and understanding brought about by the buyer and seller during a transaction. However, it appears that miscommunication between real estate agents is also a determining factor to the outcome of a transaction. What should you do?
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    The advancement of technology was once thought of as a contributor to the destruction of the environment. However, times have changed and technology is now becoming a friend to the environment, as new systems and products now aim towards conserving energy and reducing our carbon footprint. How can you transform your house into a smarter home?
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