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2017
Here is how to get a great deal on foreclosures and short sales while heeding all the risks when buying a home. Not sure about the world of foreclosures and short sales? Don’t worry. Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know to grasp the basics of foreclosures and short sales.What Are Forec...
10/31/2017
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The overall health of single-family rental market is strong, with a nationwide effective gross yield (EGY) of 8 percent, according to the quarterly rental investment index released by HouseCanary, a data analytics company for real estate professionals. At the state level, there are vast differenc...
10/26/2017
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Making AfricaPHOTOGRAPH BY IKIRÉ JONES, THE MADONNA, FROM THE UNTOLD RENAISSANCE SERIES, 2014, WOOL AND SILK. COLLECTION OF VITRA DESIGN MUSEUM. © WALÉ OYÉJIDÉ.Making AfricaOctober 14 to January 7Making Africa: A Continent of Contemporary Design arrives at the High Museum of Art on October 14. Th...
10/25/2017
Each year, Americans save billions of dollars by employing energy-saving measures and investing in energy-efficient homes. Some upgrades — like Energy Star appliances, new hot water heaters, or geothermal pumps — can be pricey upfront, but there are plenty of small, inexpensive updates that will ...
10/24/2017
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Ever stubbed your toe on a toy truck? Tripped over a doll? Scrambled to hide the explosion of toys in your family room before company comes? Or maybe you’ve resigned yourself to your bedroom while your children and their friends take over the family room. Most parents, even the most organized one...
10/16/2017
Part of the joy of owning your own home is the relative lack of rules. No one can say "no" to that adorable pet axolotl. Not a soul will protest if you paint your bedroom purple. And you want to set up a larger-than-life shrine to Khloé Kardashian in your backyard? Go for it!Until the HOA finds o...
10/10/2017
Graduating college is one thing, but leaving the city you’ve called home for the past few years in search of a new home can seem like a daunting and risky task. Lucky for you, analysts at personal finance site Nerdwalletcame up with a list of the best cities for recent college gradsbased on oppor...
10/02/2017