Most households have a room where the main activity is watching television. We're well beyond needing simply an electrical outlet and a pair of rabbit ears to entertain ourselves at home -- now, game consoles, cables, satellites, computer networks, streaming systems and stereo components can all
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10/19/2014
When October hits, the Halloween frenzy starts. And while the little ones are fighting over which 10-foot inflatable goblin they want anchored to the lawn, you're out there looking for all the other ways to be festive at home. It's easier than ever with options that continue to grow, but more opt
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10/19/2014
2015 is fast approaching, why set your goals as early as now…. 1. The influence of written goals: Research shows that writing down your goals and plans and sharing them with someone increases the probability of success. 2. Lay down your income and closed transaction objectives:Thin you have c
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10/19/2014
It's your haven. Your lair. Your hideaway. The one place you can kick back, relax, feel serene and sexy and, ultimately, shut out the world and slumber. Only it's not much of a haven, it's certainly not a lair, and not only does the room exude the exact opposite of sexiness, it's also far more
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10/17/2014
Mean Girls. Funny movie, terrible reality. It may be easy enough to enjoy the film once you're no longer in school and subject to vicious teenage callousness. But what if the mean girl mentality follows you into adulthood...and right into your neighborhood. What do you do when the mean girl lives
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10/17/2014
Well you knew this was coming. The beauty of cooler fall temperatures and leaves beginning their vibrant change brings the inevitability of family coming soon to camp out at your place. Yes, it's about to be the season of hosting. If you're used to the last-minute scramble of urgently Googling ca
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10/17/2014
There's one piece of advice that every real estate agent on earth will tell you - "If you overprice your home, it will take longer to sell and sell for less money." Yet, sellers ignore them, and overprice their homes anyway, hoping their home will be the one to defy market physics. Why do they do
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10/17/2014
For a society that likes shiny new things, the latest research could foreshadow a surprising trend -- homebuyers choosing older homes over new construction.Why? The prices and operating costs can vary widely. In August 2014, the median sales price of new homes sold was $275,600, while the median
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10/11/2014
The American dream is all about homeownership, right? Actually, the real American dream seems to be about homeownership in a hugely impressive house with all the bells and whistles that's all decked out and done to the nines and allows you to the keep up with the Joneses. Why else would there be
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10/11/2014
Condos were once thought of as homes that attracted singles or couples, often without children. But today, condos are growing in popularity and attracting families of all sizes.Condos can be an excellent choice for the right buyers. Here are a few things that should considered before purchasing a
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10/11/2014