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WHAT WOMEN WANT Breaking Records: Currently, single women buyers purchase 22 percent of new homes, compared to only 9 percent by single men. They purchased 1.5 million homes in 2005, which equates to one in five sales. What they’re buying: Many single women harbor similar desires in homes. But ot...

When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your gain — the difference between what you paid for the stock and what you sold it for. The same holds true when selling a home (or a second home), but there are some special considerations. How to calculate gain in real estate, capital gains are based no...

If you are living in San Marino or are thinking about relocating to San Marino, you've come to the right place. CLICK TO SEARCH SAN MARINO HOMES FOR SALE San Marino rests just below the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The beauty of the city parks and landmarks make San Marino a proud and...

Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese practice of learning to live in harmony with one's surroundings - being a part of nature rather than a blot on the landscape. There are several different schools of Feng Shui, with varying methods. To put the best face on a Pasadena Home listing and appeal to buye...

In a down market, whether you're selling a multi-million dollar mansion or a condo, pricing it well affects how long it sits on the market. When it's a buyers' market, time is of the essence, and the longer a house sits, the less it will eventually sell for. Especially if you have a high-quality...