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Look before you leap — into homeownership. Owning a home can be a smart financial move, but is it right for you, right now? It’s happening all across America right now: hordes of renters, innocently perusing their social media accounts, are noticing a theme. It’s not that everyone is getting married or obsessing over spiralizedRead more

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this fun and easy trick. No meal is complete without dessert, and this re-imagined campfire classic is the ultimate interactive treat. Grab a few household items, gather some friends and family, and get toasty with this #HomemadeHack for simply delightful tabletop s’mores, right in your own backyard. 1. Take a terra-cotta pot.Read more

Winning a bidding war requires tactful strategy. What’s your next move? It’s possible to win a bidding war without paying a cent more than you budgeted for. How To Win A Bidding War With Multiple Offers On a House 1. Know what you can really afford As far as emotional purchases go, buying a homeRead more

For inspiration, see how people such as Elon Musk and Oprah Winfrey organize their desks and surroundings. Of course, different tactics work for different people. So to maximize productivity, find what best suits you. While many people believe a clean desk will provide clarity and decrease stress, that’s not what Albert Einstein thought. In fact, Einstein wasRead more

Dreaming of whiling away the afternoon cradled in a hammock? Just follow these easy tips. Lying in a hammock is the epitome of summertime relaxation. Getting the hammock set up, on the other hand, can be a frustrating endeavor. Consult the tips below to make quick and easy work of the process so that soon, youRead more

Are you in one of the 10 states most affected by rising flood insurance rates? You’ve paid your mortgage and property tax, but you’re not quite done yet. . . You learn a lot about a house once you live in it for a few months. You hear some creaky sounds; you meet some oddRead more

How Falling Inventory Has Led to Hurried Homebuying U.S. home inventory tumbled 8.9% over the year in the second quarter of 2017, and has now fallen for nine consecutive quarters. Inventory today is a full 20% less than it was five years ago. As a consequence, homes are being snapped up by homebuyers at theRead more

Heading out of town for the summer? Don’t make it easy for burglars to find out. Keep your home from being a target with these easy tips. The season of long weekends and beach getaways is upon us, and the last thing any homeowner wants to imagine when they’re soaking in the sun or takingRead more

The Virgin founder recently published a a 1972 to-do list from his old diary. Image credit: Larry Busacca | Getty Images  What’s been the simple secret to billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson’s success? To-do lists. That’s right, success might just be a pen and paper away. However, it won’t happen overnight. In a recent blog post,Read more

What to do with all that new space? Experts weigh in on filling it affordably and thoughtfully. As a new generation graduates from renting to homeownership, they face plenty of uncertainties: How much homeowners insurance is enough? Is a home warranty necessary? How do you fill a 4-bedroom home with the stuff that used toRead more