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Rent in New York City is notoriously expensive. Those rent-controlled apartments on “Friends” and “Sex and the City” weren’t remotely realistic in terms of what the average 20- or 30-something can afford. According to CNBC, Monica’s two-bedroom apartment would easily…
Like many raised in the dry plains of West Texas, I’ve always been fascinated with water, from rivers and lakes to the mother of all, the ocean. My attraction to the sea was nurtured by the TV shows and novels…
Are you trying to sell your home fast? If so, one of the most effective things you can do is to boost your home’s curb appeal. It doesn’t matter if you’re doing a sale by owner, working with a great real…
Several years ago, I became friends with a young woman who was just getting started in real estate. She became a real estate agent, learned about renovation, and made a ton of money flipping her first house. Thanks to some luck and…
Many folks prefer to rent instead of own property, as there’s less responsibility and expense when the unexpected happens. If you happen to be among the 36% of U.S. residents who rent (according to the National Multifamily Housing Council), one of…
So, you’ve decided to sell your home by owner instead of hiring a realtor, which can be a smart financial move; according to FSBO, sellers that go this route save an average of $14,760. However, it also means that all…
Have you ever dreamed of owning a vacation home in Pebble Beach, California or a mountain château in Aspen, Colorado? Rather than fighting security lines at the airport, perhaps your dream is to drive up to your plane and go…
When you rent a property instead of owning it, it can be difficult to make the place feel like your own without violating the terms of your rental agreement. Fortunately, there are some simple, non-permanent ways to add a little…
Professional home stagers are worth their weight in gold, and they know it. By making your home more appealing to prospective buyers, they can help sell it quickly and at a substantially higher price than an empty, white-walled, undecorated property…
I’m no stranger to moving. My wife and I have moved four times in five years, all due to her educational track (and eventual employment). With each successive move, deciding where we should live has been a major decision. We needed…
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